High Schools in Webster County

There is only one high school located in Webster County, Kentucky - Webster County High School. This school serves students in grades 9-12 and has faced some academic challenges, particularly in mathematics, compared to state averages. However, the school has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, which is a positive indicator.

Webster County High School has a statewide SchoolDigger ranking that has fluctuated between 174 and 195 out of 290 Kentucky high schools over the past three school years, with a 2-star rating out of 5. The school's proficiency rates on various state assessments, such as the ACT and KSA, are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rate in ACT Mathematics for 11th graders was 22%, compared to the state average of 30%.

Despite these academic performance challenges, Webster County High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 96.2% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average. The school also serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as indicated by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 61.24% in the 2022-2023 school year. The per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $7,377, which is lower than the state average, potentially limiting the school's ability to provide comprehensive educational resources and support for its students.