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Webster County Schools & Education

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,270

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#29

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Webster County

Measured School Summary

Webster County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.

Funding Context

Webster County spends $9,270 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 32% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 25% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Webster County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

2 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

66/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #29 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

1.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,270

$1,865 above the state average

School coverage

2

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Webster County has 2 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Webster County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Webster County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#29

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Webster County

Elementary and high visible

265 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Webster County is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Webster County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Webster County, Georgia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Intimate Learning in Georgia's Smallest System

Webster County operates just 2 schools serving a total enrollment of 265 students. The infrastructure includes one elementary/middle school and one high school, all within a single district.

Personalized Attention in One District

The Webster County district manages the entire student body, and no charter schools are available. This small-scale environment ensures that all 265 students receive focused district resources.

The Ultimate Small-School Experience

Both schools are rural with an average size of only 133 students. Webster County High School is particularly tiny, with only 70 students, offering a close-knit learning environment.

School Overview

Total Schools

2

in Webster County

Reported Enrollment

265

2 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0

1 School District in Webster County

Webster County

2 schools
265 students enrolled

2 Public Schools in Webster County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 2 of 2 matching schools

Webster County Elementary/Middle School

Webster County

Preston, 31824 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary195 students

Webster County High School

Webster County

Preston, 31824 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High70 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,270

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Webster County?
Webster County has a school score of 66/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Webster County?
The high school graduation rate in Webster County is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Webster County spend per student?
Webster County spends $9,270 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Webster County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Webster County, Georgia?

Webster County operates just 2 schools serving a total enrollment of 265 students. The infrastructure includes one elementary/middle school and one high school, all within a single district.

What are the major school districts in Webster County, Georgia?

The Webster County district manages the entire student body, and no charter schools are available. This small-scale environment ensures that all 265 students receive focused district resources.

What is the school experience like in Webster County?

Both schools are rural with an average size of only 133 students. Webster County High School is particularly tiny, with only 70 students, offering a close-knit learning environment.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.