Below Average
#1076 of 1,284 schools in KY
Webster County High School
High School · Webster County · Dixon, KY
A high school in Dixon, KY where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1922 Us Hwy. 41-a, Dixon, KY 42409
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 35% proficient (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Webster County High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low218/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,739
Median home value
$141,100
Median rent
$734/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%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 Dixon, KY, part of Webster County, serving approximately 668 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,076 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster County High School is 18.6:1. 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 KY?
Webster County High School ranks #1,076 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Webster County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Webster County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
60.0% 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
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Webster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (270) 639-5092
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 42409)
- 2,319
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 42409; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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