Enrollment
319
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster County Middle School
Webster County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Dixon, Kentucky, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 319 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 333 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #227.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% 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: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 319 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Webster County also operates Webster County High School (660 students) and Sebree Elementary School (408 students) alongside Webster County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Webster County Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster County, which includes Webster County Middle 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 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
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dixon on the city page.
Is Webster County Middle School a good school?
Webster County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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