For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,399 students in Webster County, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Webster County, IA is Fort Dodge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Webster County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Dodge High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Webster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Dodge High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
819 N 25th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-1770
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-1770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
1005 Riddle St
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Webster County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Webster County, IA include Fort Dodge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Webster County?
2 public high schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.