- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dixon, KY
Webster County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Webster County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210582002348
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster County Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dixon, KY.
School address
District: Webster County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210582002348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Webster County Middle School grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 210582002348 · Dixon, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 16.8:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster County High School (660 students)
Webster County Middle School grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Webster County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster County
Webster County High School
660 students
- Sebree Element
Sebree Elementary School
408 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster County Middle School compares
Webster County Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Webster County Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebree Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixon Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster County Middle 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
- 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 middle 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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster County Middle School
How many students attend Webster County Middle School?
Webster County Middle School has 319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dixon, KY. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster County Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster County Middle School?
64.1% of students at Webster County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Webster County Middle School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Dixon, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster County Middle School?
Webster County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster County Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Webster County also operates Webster County High School (660 students), Sebree Elementary School (408 students), and Providence Elementary School (299 students). See the Webster County district page for the complete list.