Webster County

Preston, Georgia — 2 schools

265
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,264
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Webster County operates 2 public schools serving 265 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 228 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Webster County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,264 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 38.4% local, 42.4% state, and 19.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $111,260 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 77/100, ranked #19 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 170:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 16.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.1% African American, 34.1% White, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Webster County Elementary/Middle School accounts for 74.6% of all Webster County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Webster County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Webster County has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 92.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Webster County student-counselor ratio is 170:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Webster County chronic absenteeism rate is 16.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Webster County is typically wider than the Webster County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.2%
Federal
42.4%
State
38.4%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
19 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Webster County county, where this district is located.

$765
Studio/mo
$770
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,217
3 BR/mo
$1,395
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$111,260
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Webster County.

White 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 53.1%
Multiracial 5.0%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

170:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Webster County

School Enrollment
Webster County Elementary/Middle School
170
Webster County High School
58

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Webster County?

Webster County has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 265 students.

How much does Webster County spend per student?

Webster County spends $20,264 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #19 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Webster County?

The average teacher salary in Webster County is $111,260 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Webster County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Webster County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Webster County?

Webster County students are 53.1% African American, 34.1% White, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Webster County?

Webster County has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #19 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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