Rome’s John Reid Becomes Highest Paid High Schoool Coach in Georgia

With the recent firing of Colquitt High coach Rush Probst, Rome High School’s John Reid is now the highest paid high school football coach in the state.

Reid reportedly makes $129,700.  Probst reportedly made $141,870 before being let go last week.

Ware County High School’s Franklin Stephens is now second at $128,226.

Reports list that 44 high school football coaches in the state of Georgia make over $100,000.

Other local coaches on the list included Joey King of Cartersville who made $123,252 and Pepperell’s Rick Hurst who made $101,614.