Webster County High School

Summary:

Webster County High School is a public high school located in Dixon, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 676 students. The school is part of the Webster County School District, which is ranked 126 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Webster County High School has a strong 4-year graduation rate of 96.2% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average, its performance on standardized tests is generally below the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 37% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to the state average of 44%, and only 22% were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 30%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Webster County High School ranking 102 out of 124 Kentucky high schools for Hispanic students, 139 out of 168 for special education students, and 7 out of 30 for homeless students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Union County High School, Webster County High School generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a lower statewide ranking. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has decreased from $7,792 in 2017-2018 to $7,377 in 2018-2019, and its student-teacher ratio has increased from 18.3 in 2021-2022 to 19.3 in 2022-2023, which may be contributing to the school's declining performance and the need for additional resources and support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1922 US Hwy 41A S
       Dixon, KY  42409


(270) 639-5092

District: Webster County

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,052 Help


Feeder schools for Webster County High School:

Elementary:    Clay Elementary School
    Dixon Elementary School
    Providence Elementary School
    Sebree Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  668

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.7%
Hispanic:
18.9%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Webster County High School ranks worse than 60% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Webster County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.7%), Hispanic (18.9%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webster County High School is 18.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster County High School is $12,052.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster County High School 174th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Webster County High School in the ranking list.)

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Webster County:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster County 126th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Webster County High School

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Rank History for all students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 51.90 93rd 217 57.1%
2008 65.77 49th 217 77.4%
2009 48.03 106th 217 51.2%
2010 53.11 92nd 223 58.7%
2011 52.60 99th 226 56.2%
2012 28.27 184th 229 19.7%
2013 49.97 150th 291 48.5%
2014 45.89 172nd 290 40.7%
2015 59.53 120th 295 59.3%
2016 58.74 116th 288 59.7%
2017 64.83 93rd 287 67.6%
2018 50.25 126th 271 53.5%
2019 39.11 174th 285 38.9%
2021 26.46 211th 267 21.0%
2022 33.85 181st 271 33.2%
2023 30.46 195th 276 29.3%
2024 40.32 174th 290 40.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.96 30th 37 18.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.73 146th 226 35.4%
2023 29.65 118th 162 27.2%
2024 24.40 139th 168 17.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.62 150th 232 35.3%
2019 42.30 164th 254 35.4%
2021 14.18 222nd 234 5.1%
2022 41.32 159th 266 40.2%
2023 31.99 195th 272 28.3%
2024 37.35 178th 274 35.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.19 11th 33 66.7%
2021 22.99 22nd 26 15.4%
2022 47.89 17th 32 46.9%
2023 32.20 26th 37 29.7%
2024 75.55 7th 30 76.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.78 65th 234 72.2%
2019 48.23 144th 249 42.2%
2021 28.41 183rd 236 22.5%
2022 29.79 184th 252 27.0%
2023 34.95 179th 253 29.2%
2024 38.51 164th 261 37.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.52 12th 166 92.8%
2019 50.57 72nd 166 56.6%
2022 51.28 54th 153 64.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.17 2nd 115 98.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.60 174th 237 26.6%
2019 33.06 187th 251 25.5%
2021 28.54 176th 238 26.1%
2022 37.19 152nd 257 40.9%
2023 22.89 204th 259 21.2%
2024 36.45 169th 262 35.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.71 62nd 80 22.5%
2019 24.62 66th 88 25.0%
2021 35.98 60th 92 34.8%
2022 32.35 79th 114 30.7%
2023 9.96 111th 116 4.3%
2024 24.43 102nd 124 17.7%
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Rank History for White students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.40 110th 198 44.4%
2019 40.48 140th 219 36.1%
2021 24.88 156th 203 23.2%
2022 35.59 164th 260 36.9%
2023 33.10 176th 264 33.3%
2024 39.76 164th 273 39.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Webster County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 699 11 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1989 668 12 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1990 614 12 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 630
1991 574 12 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 589
1992 573 13 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1993 635 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1994 660 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1995 690 10 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 704
1996 690 10 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 704
1997 699 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 708
1998 665 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1999 633 10 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2000 608 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2001 601 12 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2002 568 13 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2003 568 13 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2004 575 13 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2005 539 12 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2006 567 13 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2007 576 18 2 11 1 n/a n/a 3 611
2008 612 33 1 5 1 n/a n/a 6 658
2009 621 29 1 14 1 n/a n/a 6 672
2010 586 34 1 19 1 n/a n/a 2 643
2011 548 35 0 25 0 1 12 0 621
2012 555 35 0 22 1 1 13 0 627
2013 574 35 0 19 1 1 18 0 648
2014 550 26 1 26 2 0 15 0 620
2015 558 23 0 44 1 2 14 0 642
2016 567 14 0 51 0 1 10 0 643
2017 557 15 0 72 0 1 9 0 654
2018 546 15 2 88 0 3 13 0 667
2019 532 17 0 78 2 0 24 0 653
2020 513 21 1 94 2 0 19 0 650
2021 510 21 1 95 1 1 24 0 653
2022 491 15 2 105 1 2 24 0 640
2023 520 12 5 114 2 2 21 0 676
2024 506 14 4 126 0 2 16 0 668

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Webster County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 712 35.4 20.1 n/a
1989 682 34.4 19.8 n/a
1990 630 35.6 17.6 n/a
1991 589 36.8 16.0 n/a
1992 588 36.8 15.9 n/a
1993 646 36.8 17.6 n/a
1994 672 41.1 16.4 n/a
1995 704 42.2 16.7 n/a
1996 704 42.2 16.7 n/a
1997 708 39.7 17.8 16
1998 678 40.9 16.6 11.1
1999 645 38.8 16.6 20.5
2000 615 36.8 16.7 22.6
2001 616 35.9 17.2 25
2002 590 32.2 18.3 43.6
2003 590 32.2 18.3 43.6
2004 601 31.9 18.8 n/a
2005 567 32.8 17.3 n/a
2006 591 33.8 17.5 35.7
2007 611 35.0 17.5 34.7
2008 658 43.1 15.3 40.2
2009 672 41.3 16.3 41.7
2010 643 33.3 19.3 47.3
2011 621 41.4 15.0 59.1
2012 627 40.4 15.5 51.7
2013 648 39.7 16.3 53.1
2014 620 40.2 15.4 49.4
2015 642 35.0 18.3 49.2
2016 643 35.0 18.3 54.9
2017 654 33.0 19.8 56.4
2018 667 34.5 19.3 49.9
2019 653 34.5 18.9 42.6
2020 650 35.0 18.5 51.4
2021 653 35.0 18.6 53.6
2022 640 34.9 18.3 54.1
2023 676 35.0 19.3 61.2
2024 668 36.0 18.5 60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Webster County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 712 35.4 20.1 n/a
1989 682 34.4 19.8 n/a
1990 630 35.6 17.6 n/a
1991 589 36.8 16.0 n/a
1992 588 36.8 15.9 n/a
1993 646 36.8 17.6 n/a
1994 672 41.1 16.4 n/a
1995 704 42.2 16.7 n/a
1996 704 42.2 16.7 n/a
1997 708 39.7 17.8 16
1998 678 40.9 16.6 11.1
1999 645 38.8 16.6 20.5
2000 615 36.8 16.7 22.6
2001 616 35.9 17.2 25
2002 590 32.2 18.3 43.6
2003 590 32.2 18.3 43.6
2004 601 31.9 18.8 n/a
2005 567 32.8 17.3 n/a
2006 591 33.8 17.5 35.7
2007 611 35.0 17.5 34.7
2008 658 43.1 15.3 40.2
2009 672 41.3 16.3 41.7
2010 643 33.3 19.3 47.3
2011 621 41.4 15.0 59.1
2012 627 40.4 15.5 51.7
2013 648 39.7 16.3 53.1
2014 620 40.2 15.4 49.4
2015 642 35.0 18.3 49.2
2016 643 35.0 18.3 54.9
2017 654 33.0 19.8 56.4
2018 667 34.5 19.3 49.9
2019 653 34.5 18.9 42.6
2020 650 35.0 18.5 51.4
2021 653 35.0 18.6 53.6
2022 640 34.9 18.3 54.1
2023 676 35.0 19.3 61.2
2024 668 36.0 18.5 60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Webster County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $291 (3.7%) $213 (2.7%) $504 (6.5%) $3,908 (50.2%) $3,381 (43.4%) $7,288 (93.5%) $7,792
2019 $334 (4.5%) $95 (1.3%) $429 (5.8%) $6,247 (84.7%) $701 (9.5%) $6,948 (94.2%) $7,377
2020 $614 (5.1%) $215 (1.8%) $829 (6.9%) $8,883 (74.3%) $2,247 (18.8%) $11,130 (93.1%) $11,959
2021 $588 (5.3%) $510 (4.6%) $1,098 (9.9%) $8,261 (74.3%) $1,755 (15.8%) $10,017 (90.1%) $11,115
2022 $1,492 (12.4%) $629 (5.2%) $2,121 (17.6%) $7,772 (64.5%) $2,159 (17.9%) $9,931 (82.4%) $12,052

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 174th of 285 High schoolsRanks 195th of 276 High schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Webster County High School)35.938
 2.1%
   11th Grade English (Webster County)35.938
 2.1%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Webster County High School)30.324
 6.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Webster County)30.324
 6.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Webster County High School)35.933
 2.9%
   11th Grade Reading (Webster County)35.933
 2.9%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students653676
 3.5%
African American1712
 29.4%
American Indian22
Asian05
Hispanic78114
 46.2%
Pacific Islander02
White532520
 2.3%
Two or More Races2421
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%61.2%
 18.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Webster County High School

Webster County High School ranks 174th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 668 students attended Webster County High School.

Students at Webster County High School are 76% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Webster County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clay Elementary School
Elementary : Dixon Elementary School
Elementary : Providence Elementary School
Elementary : Sebree Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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