- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210582001374
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 30
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Webster County High School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210582001374 · Dixon, KY High · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 18.9:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebree Elementary School (408 students)
Webster County High School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Webster County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Webster County High School
660 students
- Sebree Element
Sebree Elementary School
408 students
- Webster County
Webster County Middle School
319 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary School
299 students
- Dixon Elementa
Dixon Elementary School
285 students
- Clay Elementar 194
Clay Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Webster County High School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster County High School compares
Webster County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Webster County reports $12,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~660 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.