Webster County Schools & Education
Webster County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,311
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#117
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Webster County
Measured School Summary
Webster County faces educational challenges with a school score of 28/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,311 per pupil, Webster County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 52% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower 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
7 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
28/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #117 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
6.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,311
$583 below the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Webster County has 7 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.
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
#117
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 29 points below 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 to high school visible
2,168 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Webster County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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, Kentucky
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.
Traditional Rural Schooling in Webster
Webster County provides public education through 7 schools serving a total of 2,168 students. The system includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools within a single district. There are no alternative or charter schools, reflecting a very traditional rural school structure.
One District Supporting Local Families
The Webster County school district manages the education of all 2,168 students in the area. Without any charter schools, the district remains the primary focal point for all community educational resources. The enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across several small elementary campuses.
Exclusively Rural and Appropriately Sized
All seven schools in the county are situated in rural locales, providing a quiet learning environment. The average school size is 361 students, with Webster County High being the largest at 676 students. Providence Elementary represents one of the smaller community schools with 290 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Webster County
Reported Enrollment
2,168
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Webster County
Webster County
7 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 dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County High School | Record | Webster County | Dixon, 42409Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 676 |
| Sebree Elementary School | Record | Webster County | Sebree, 42455Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 390 |
| Webster County Middle School | Record | Webster County | Dixon, 42409Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 315 |
| Dixon Elementary School | Record | Webster County | Dixon, 42409Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 303 |
| Providence Elementary School | Record | Webster County | Providence, 42450Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 290 |
| Clay Elementary School | Record | Webster County | Clay, 42404Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 194 |
| Webster County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Dixon, 42409Rural: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Providence Elementary School
Webster County
Providence, 42450 / Rural: Remote
Webster County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Dixon, 42409 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,311
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Webster County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Webster County, Kentucky?
Webster County provides public education through 7 schools serving a total of 2,168 students. The system includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools within a single district. There are no alternative or charter schools, reflecting a very traditional rural school structure.
What are the major school districts in Webster County, Kentucky?
The Webster County school district manages the education of all 2,168 students in the area. Without any charter schools, the district remains the primary focal point for all community educational resources. The enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across several small elementary campuses.
What is the school experience like in Webster County?
All seven schools in the county are situated in rural locales, providing a quiet learning environment. The average school size is 361 students, with Webster County High being the largest at 676 students. Providence Elementary represents one of the smaller community schools with 290 students.
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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.