For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,165 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 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
2,165 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
73%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,058 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,400 is less than the state median of $14,008. 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
$13,058
$14,269
Spending / Student
$12,400
$14,008
Best Webster County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 College St
Clay, KY 42404
(270) 664-2227
Clay, KY 42404
(270) 664-2227
Gr: PK-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
277 State Rt 1340
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9080
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9080
Gr: K-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Webster County Middle School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Sebree Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 N State St
Sebree, KY 42455
(270) 835-7891
Sebree, KY 42455
(270) 835-7891
Gr: PK-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Webster County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1922 Us Hwy 41a S
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5092
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5092
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webster County School District?
Webster County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,165 students.
What is the rank of Webster County School District?
Webster County School District is ranked #115 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County School District?
73% of Webster County School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster County School District?
Webster County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $12,400 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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