Webster County High School

1922 Us Hwy 41a S
Dixon, KY 42409
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 640 students in grades 9-12, Webster County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Webster County High School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Webster County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webster County High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#915 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Webster County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Webster County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
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Black
2%
11%
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White
77%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Webster County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Webster County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Webster County High School's ranking?
Webster County High School is ranked #915 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Webster County High School often compared to?
Webster County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crittenden County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Webster County High School?
The graduation rate of Webster County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Webster County High School?
640 students attend Webster County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Webster County High School students are White, 17% 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 High School?
Webster County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Webster County High School offer ?
Webster County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Webster County High School part of?
Webster County High School is part of Webster County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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