For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,173 students in Webster County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Webster County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,173 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Webster County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
423 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
10%
# Black Students
47 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
1,621 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
75%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
178
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
152
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
146
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
180
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
176
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
166
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
1
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,354 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,010
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,354
$13,981
Best Webster County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 College St
Clay, KY 42404
(270) 664-2227
Clay, KY 42404
(270) 664-2227
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
277 State Rt 1340
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9080
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9080
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 S Broadway
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Webster County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Us Hwy 41a South
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9496
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9496
Grades: 7-8
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Sebree Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
61 N State St
Sebree, KY 42455
(270) 835-7891
Sebree, KY 42455
(270) 835-7891
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Webster County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1922 Us Hwy 41a S
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5092
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5092
Grades: 9-12
| 668 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webster County School District?
Webster County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,173 students.
What is the rank of Webster County School District?
Webster County School District is ranked #114 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County School District?
75% of Webster County School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster County School District?
Webster County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Webster County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,354 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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