Top Rankings
Webster County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,161 students in Webster County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Webster County School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,161 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Webster County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
393 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
8%
# Black Students
48 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
1,633 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
76%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
185
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
141
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,082 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,423 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,082
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,423
$14,055
Best Webster County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 College St
Clay, KY 42404
(270) 664-2227
Clay, KY 42404
(270) 664-2227
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
277 State Rt 1340
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9080
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9080
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 S Broadway
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Webster County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Us Hwy 41a South
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9496
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9496
Grades: 7-8
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Webster County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1922 Us Hwy 41a S
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5092
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5092
Grades: 9-12
| 640 students
Rank: #66.
Sebree Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61 N State St
Sebree, KY 42455
(270) 835-7891
Sebree, KY 42455
(270) 835-7891
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webster County School District?
Webster County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,161 students.
What is the rank of Webster County School District?
Webster County School District is ranked #115 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County School District?
76% of Webster County School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster County School District?
Webster County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Webster County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,423 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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