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#828 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 37% in state

Webster County High School

High School · Webster County · Preston, GA

A high school in Preston, GA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7168 Washington St, Preston, GA 31824

  • Math 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$19,755
Chronic Absenteeism27.3%

Students at Webster County High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.1%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Webster County High 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

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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

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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
#1 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 High School is listed in Webster County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Webster County High School

Webster County High School is a public high school in Preston, GA, part of Webster County, serving approximately 66 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Webster County High School

What grades does Webster County High School serve?

Webster County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Webster County High School?

Webster County High School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Webster County High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Webster County High School rank in GA?

Webster County High School ranks #828 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Webster County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Webster County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Webster County High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Webster County High School a charter school?

No, Webster County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Webster County High School a Title I school?

No, Webster County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Webster County High School?

62.1% of students at Webster County High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
66
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Webster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.3%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 31824)
1,181
Area median age
47.5
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

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