Average
#1669 of 2,268 schools in GA
Webster County Elementary/middle School
Elementary School · Webster County · Preston, GA
An elementary school in Preston, GA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7168 Washington St, Preston, GA 31824
- Math 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Webster County Elementary/middle School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Webster County Elementary/middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,083
Median home value
$92,800
Median rent
$560/mo
College educated
7.5%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31824; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Webster County
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Webster County Elementary/middle School is listed in Webster County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Webster County Elementary/middle School
Webster County Elementary/middle School is a public elementary school in Preston, GA, part of Webster County, serving approximately 193 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,669 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Webster County Elementary/middle School
What grades does Webster County Elementary/middle School serve?
Webster County Elementary/middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Webster County Elementary/middle School?
Webster County Elementary/middle School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster County Elementary/middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster County Elementary/middle School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Webster County Elementary/middle School rank in GA?
Webster County Elementary/middle School ranks #1,669 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Webster County Elementary/middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Webster County Elementary/middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Webster County Elementary/middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Webster County Elementary/middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Webster County Elementary/middle School a charter school?
No, Webster County Elementary/middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Webster County Elementary/middle School a Title I school?
No, Webster County Elementary/middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Webster County Elementary/middle School?
100.0% of students at Webster County Elementary/middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Webster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (229) 828-3365
- Area population (ZIP 31824)
- 1,181
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31824; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.