Enrollment
660
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dixon, KY
Webster County High School
Federal NCES profile for Webster County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210582001374
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster County High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dixon, KY.
School address
District: Webster County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210582001374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster County High School
Webster County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Dixon, Kentucky, enrolling 660 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 89% of Kentucky schools and 24% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.1% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 660 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 463 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #427, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 660 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 173 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 660 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Webster County also operates Sebree Elementary School (408 students) and Webster County Middle School (319 students) alongside Webster County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Webster County High School compares
Webster County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Webster County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster County, which includes Webster County High School.
$11,789
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 61.3%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Webster County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebree Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixon Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~660 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Webster County High School
How many students attend Webster County High School?
Webster County High School has 660 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dixon, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster County High School is 18.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster County High School?
60.1% of students at Webster County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster County High School?
The largest demographic group at Webster County High School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Dixon, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster County High School?
Webster County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Webster County High School rank among public schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dixon, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dixon on the city page.
Is Webster County High School a good school?
Webster County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Webster County?
Besides Webster County High School, Webster County also operates Sebree Elementary School (408 students), Webster County Middle School (319 students), and Providence Elementary School (299 students). See the Webster County district page for the complete list.
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