Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Webster County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia 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% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Webster County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 210.3 square miles in Preston, GA. This area typically sees a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 13.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Webster County High School's student population of 58 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Webster County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webster County High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1561 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Webster County High School's ranking?
Webster County High School is ranked #1561 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Webster County High School?
The graduation rate of Webster County High School is 80%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Webster County High School?
58 students attend Webster County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Webster County High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Webster County High School?
Webster County High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Webster County High School offer ?
Webster County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Webster County High School part of?
Webster County High School is part of Webster County School District.
School Reviews
Review Webster County High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
