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#765 of 863 schools in MS

East Webster High School

High School · Webster Co School Dist · Maben, MS

A Webster Co School Dist high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

195 Old Cumberland Rd., Maben, MS 39750

  • Math 58% vs MS 56% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs MS 44% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.7% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.5% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation3.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$11,163
Chronic Absenteeism22.3%

Students at East Webster High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
56%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
44%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 39 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East Webster 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average262/100K

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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

$48,019

Median home value

$85,800

Median rent

$615/mo

College educated

17.7%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

19.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.9% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

1 in WEBSTER CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eupora High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.06–12Not available457Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Webster Co School Dist

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$11,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Webster High School is listed in WEBSTER CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Webster High School

East Webster High School is a public high school in Maben, MS, part of Webster Co School Dist, serving approximately 458 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Webster High School

What grades does East Webster High School serve?

East Webster High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend East Webster High School?

East Webster High School has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at East Webster High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Webster High School rank in MS?

East Webster High School ranks #765 of 863 schools in MS.

What is East Webster High School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Webster High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 East Webster High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Webster High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Webster High School a charter school?

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

Is East Webster High School a Title I school?

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

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

47.2% of students at East Webster 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
458
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Webster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 39750)
3,932
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
39
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39750; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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