Webster County Public Schools

Webster County, Iowa

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

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

4,810

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Webster County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Webster County has 3 district entries. Fort Dodge Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Fort Dodge has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Webster County

Reported Enrollment

4,810

11 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle2

High2

Other0

3 School Districts in Webster County

Fort Dodge Comm School District

Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District

2 schools

779 students

Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District

2 schools

523 students

11 Public Schools in Webster County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

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Public schools in Webster County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Fort Dodge High School	Profile	Fort Dodge Comm School District	Fort Dodge, 50501Town: Remote	9–12	High	1,072
Fort Dodge Middle School	Record	Fort Dodge Comm School District	Fort Dodge, 50501Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	759
Duncombe Elementary School	Record	Fort Dodge Comm School District	Fort Dodge, 50501Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	461
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary	Record	Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District	Barnum, 50518Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	429
Early Childhood Center	Record	Fort Dodge Comm School District	Fort Dodge, 50501Town: Remote	PK–KG	Primary	385
Butler Elementary School	Record	Fort Dodge Comm School District	Fort Dodge, 50501Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	379
Southeast Valley High School	Record	Prairie Valley Comm School District	Gowrie, 50543Rural: Remote	9–12	High	331
Southeast Webster-Grand Southeast Valley Middle	Record	Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District	Burnside, 50521Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	324
Cooper Elementary School	Record	Fort Dodge Comm School District	Fort Dodge, 50501Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	252
Feelhaver Elementary School	Record	Fort Dodge Comm School District	Fort Dodge, 50501Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	219
Dayton Center	Record	Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District	Dayton, 50530Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	199

Fort Dodge High School

Fort Dodge Comm School District

Fort Dodge, 50501 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,072 students

Fort Dodge Middle School

Fort Dodge Comm School District

Fort Dodge, 50501 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle759 students

Duncombe Elementary School

Fort Dodge Comm School District

Fort Dodge, 50501 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary461 students

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary

Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District

Barnum, 50518 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary429 students

Early Childhood Center

Fort Dodge Comm School District

Fort Dodge, 50501 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–KGPrimary385 students

Butler Elementary School

Fort Dodge Comm School District

Fort Dodge, 50501 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary379 students

Southeast Valley High School

Prairie Valley Comm School District

Gowrie, 50543 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High331 students

Southeast Webster-Grand Southeast Valley Middle

Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District

Burnside, 50521 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle324 students

Cooper Elementary School

Fort Dodge Comm School District

Fort Dodge, 50501 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary252 students

Feelhaver Elementary School

Fort Dodge Comm School District

Fort Dodge, 50501 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary219 students

Dayton Center

Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District

Dayton, 50530 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary199 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Webster County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

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Profile pages

Primary schools

Butler Elementary School
Fort Dodge Comm School District
Record
Grades
1–5
Location
Fort Dodge, 50501
Enrollment
379 students
Listed on this county directory
Cooper Elementary School
Fort Dodge Comm School District
Record
Grades
1–5
Location
Fort Dodge, 50501
Enrollment
252 students
Listed on this county directory
Duncombe Elementary School
Fort Dodge Comm School District
Record
Grades
1–5
Location
Fort Dodge, 50501
Enrollment
461 students
Listed on this county directory
Early Childhood Center
Fort Dodge Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–KG
Location
Fort Dodge, 50501
Enrollment
385 students
Listed on this county directory
Feelhaver Elementary School
Fort Dodge Comm School District
Record
Grades
1–5
Location
Fort Dodge, 50501
Enrollment
219 students
Listed on this county directory
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Barnum, 50518
Enrollment
429 students
Listed on this county directory
Dayton Center
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Dayton, 50530
Enrollment
199 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Fort Dodge Middle School
Fort Dodge Comm School District
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Fort Dodge, 50501
Enrollment
759 students
Listed on this county directory
Southeast Webster-Grand Southeast Valley Middle
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Burnside, 50521
Enrollment
324 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Fort Dodge High School
Fort Dodge Comm School District
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Fort Dodge, 50501
Enrollment
1,072 students
Southeast Valley High School
Prairie Valley Comm School District
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Gowrie, 50543
Enrollment
331 students
Listed on this county directory

Webster County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Webster County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Webster County public school directory?

The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Webster County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Webster County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Webster County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Webster County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Webster County Education OverviewCounty school score: 47/100

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.