Georgia / Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
Agency file
The Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 771 employees with median total compensation of $37,769; the highest distinct record was $214,628.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 771 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($37,769) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $83,503 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,204. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
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Superintendent/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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Larry Derico is a Superintendent at Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $214,628.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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At Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education, Amy Miller serves as a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,837.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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Kathy Matthews is a Finance/Business Service Manager at Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $122,079.
Personnel/Human Resources Director/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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Walton Kelly works as a Personnel/Human Resources Director for Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. Walton earned $120,234 in 2025.
Principal/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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James English is a Principal at Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $117,798.
Principal/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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Rhonda Gulley is a Principal at Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $116,438.
Assistant Principal/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
At Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education, Sharon Harbour serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,192.
Principal/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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Tracy Wainwright works as a Principal for Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. Tracy earned $111,992 in 2025.
Food Service Administrator/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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Cristina Cunningham holds the role of Food Service Administrator at Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,789.
Principal/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
Nesha Campbell works as a Principal for Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. Nesha earned $110,492 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
At Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education, Christopher Kirksey serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,398.
Federal Programs Director/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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Mindy Davis works as a Federal Programs Director for Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. Mindy earned $108,509 in 2025.
Special Education Director/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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At Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education, Jenna Dunaway serves as a Special Education Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,901.
High School Counselor/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
At Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education, Bobby Childs serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,970.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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At Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education, Howard Busby serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,562.
Special Education Director/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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Starr Jeffreys works as a Special Education Director for Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. Starr earned $101,274 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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Lesley Murphy holds the role of Assistant Principal at Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,492.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
Darrell Lockhart is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,283.
High School Counselor/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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At Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education, Teresa Kendall serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,970.
Technology Director/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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Matthew Bentley is a Technology Director at Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,236.
Technology Director/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
George Flowers works as a Technology Director for Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. George earned $99,145 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
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Patricia Blevins works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. Patricia earned $97,918 in 2025.
Grade 12 Teacher/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
Charles Elder holds the role of Grade 12 Teacher at Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,552.
Assistant Principal/Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education
At Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education, Miriam Graddick serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,537.