Webster County Schools & Education
Webster County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,075
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,773
School Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 62/100
State Score Position
#9
of 55 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Webster County
Measured School Summary
Webster County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 81/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Webster County spends $8,075 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 30% above the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% 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
4 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
81/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #9 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
4.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,075
$302 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Webster County has 4 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
#9
of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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 SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
1,192 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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, West Virginia
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 Education in the Mountain Highlands
Webster County maintains a focused infrastructure of just four public schools serving 1,192 total students. This small-scale system includes three elementary schools and one comprehensive high school for the entire county.
Community-Focused School District
Webster County Schools operates as the single district for the region, managing all 1,192 students across its four campuses. There are zero charter schools in the county, emphasizing a community-driven public education model.
A Purely Rural Learning Environment
Every school in Webster County is classified as rural, with an average school size of 298 students. Webster County High School is the largest hub with 526 students, while Hacker Valley Elementary offers a tiny, personal environment with only 53 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Webster County
Reported Enrollment
1,192
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Webster County
WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS
4 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEBSTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS | UPPERGLADE, 26266Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 526 |
| GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS | COWEN, 26206Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 378 |
| WEBSTER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS | WEBSTER SPRINGS, 26288Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 235 |
| HACKER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS | HACKER VALLEY, 26222Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 53 |
WEBSTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS
UPPERGLADE, 26266 / Rural: Remote
GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS
COWEN, 26206 / Rural: Remote
WEBSTER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS
WEBSTER SPRINGS, 26288 / Rural: Remote
HACKER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS
HACKER VALLEY, 26222 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,075
State avg $7,773
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Schools in Webster County, West Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Webster County, West Virginia?
Webster County maintains a focused infrastructure of just four public schools serving 1,192 total students. This small-scale system includes three elementary schools and one comprehensive high school for the entire county.
What are the major school districts in Webster County, West Virginia?
Webster County Schools operates as the single district for the region, managing all 1,192 students across its four campuses. There are zero charter schools in the county, emphasizing a community-driven public education model.
What is the school experience like in Webster County?
Every school in Webster County is classified as rural, with an average school size of 298 students. Webster County High School is the largest hub with 526 students, while Hacker Valley Elementary offers a tiny, personal environment with only 53 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.