Webster County High School

Summary:

Webster County High School is a small public high school in Preston, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 70 students. The school is part of the Webster County School District, which is ranked 177 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Webster County High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. The school's graduation rates have been mixed, ranging from 85.7% to 100% over the past few years. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 90.54% to 92.86% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and its spending per student has fluctuated between $6,700 and $9,159 over the years.

When compared to nearby schools, the differences become more apparent. Schley Middle High School, located about 18 miles away, consistently outperforms Webster County High School on the Georgia Milestones Assessments and has a higher four-year graduation rate. Additionally, Schley Middle High School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that socioeconomic factors and academic resources may play a significant role in student outcomes. Over the past several years, Webster County High School's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 196 out of 425 Georgia high schools in 2013-2014 to 410 out of 458 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7168 Washington St
Preston, GA 31824

(229) 828-3365

District: Webster County

SchoolDigger Rank:
410^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,159

Feeder schools for Webster County High School:

Elementary:

Webster County Elementary/Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 66

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.1%

White:

27.3%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Webster County High School ranks worse than 89.5% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Webster County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.1%), White (27.3%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webster County High School is 8.9. (See more...)

Compare Webster County High School employs 7.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster County High School is $9,159.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Webster County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Webster County High School 410^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Webster County High School in the ranking list.)

Webster County:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster County 177^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Webster County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2010	21.15	340^th	384	11.5%
2011	23.80	348^th	402	13.4%
2012	39.75	264^th	396	33.3%
2013	56.85	158^th	425	62.8%
2014	51.59	196^th	425	53.9%
2015	38.21	242^nd	435	44.4%
2016	40.29	217^th	426	49.1%
2017	44.97	175^th	420	58.3%
2018	31.27	278^th	428	35.0%
2019	37.92	238^th	438	45.7%
2021	38.54	221^st	410	46.1%
2022	30.84	270^th	429	37.1%
2023	24.08	323^rd	442	26.9%
2024	12.17	410^th	458	10.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Webster County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	23	46	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	72
2009	41	65	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	110
2010	52	77	2	2	0	0	1	0	134
2011	37	57	2	4	0	0	1	0	101
2012	46	72	2	2	0	0	2	0	124
2013	44	69	0	4	0	0	2	0	119
2014	53	60	0	4	0	0	3	0	120
2015	49	52	0	3	0	0	4	0	108
2016	48	45	0	8	0	0	4	0	105
2017	53	45	1	8	0	0	4	0	111
2018	37	37	1	12	0	0	4	0	91
2019	37	35	1	10	0	0	4	0	87
2020	31	36	0	8	0	0	2	0	77
2021	36	29	0	6	0	0	3	0	74
2022	30	28	0	5	0	0	3	0	66
2023	20	41	0	5	0	0	4	0	70
2024	18	41	0	5	0	0	2	0	66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Webster County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	72	5.3	13.6	69
2009	110	8.3	13.3	67.9
2010	134	8.8	15.2	67.2
2011	101	8.0	12.6	65.3
2012	124	9.0	13.7	78.2
2013	119	8.9	13.3	69.7
2014	120	8.3	14.4	75.8
2015	108	8.0	13.5	75
2016	105	8.0	13.1	58.1
2017	111	8.5	13.0	75.7
2018	91	8.0	11.3	72.5
2019	87	7.0	12.4	75.9
2020	77	7.0	11.0	90.9
2021	74	6.5	11.3	90.5
2022	66	6.2	10.6	n/a
2023	70	5.3	13.2	92.9
2024	66	7.4	8.9	62.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Webster County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	72	5.3	13.6	69
2009	110	8.3	13.3	67.9
2010	134	8.8	15.2	67.2
2011	101	8.0	12.6	65.3
2012	124	9.0	13.7	78.2
2013	119	8.9	13.3	69.7
2014	120	8.3	14.4	75.8
2015	108	8.0	13.5	75
2016	105	8.0	13.1	58.1
2017	111	8.5	13.0	75.7
2018	91	8.0	11.3	72.5
2019	87	7.0	12.4	75.9
2020	77	7.0	11.0	90.9
2021	74	6.5	11.3	90.5
2022	66	6.2	10.6	n/a
2023	70	5.3	13.2	92.9
2024	66	7.4	8.9	62.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Webster County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$254 (3.8%)	$6,445 (96.2%)	$6,700
2018	$524 (6.0%)	$8,224 (94.0%)	$8,748
2019	$256 (2.8%)	$8,903 (97.2%)	$9,158

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 238^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 323^rd of 442 High schools	18.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Webster County High School)	50	20	30%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Webster County)	50	20	30%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Webster County High School)	26.9	11.1	15.8%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Webster County)	26.9	11.1	15.8%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)	33.7	26.4	7.3%
End of Course Biology (Webster County High School)	24	29.4	5.4%
End of Course Biology (Webster County)	24	29.4	5.4%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	47.6	1.4%
End of Course United States History (Webster County High School)	26.1	25	1.1%
End of Course United States History (Webster County)	26.1	25	1.1%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	87	70	19.5%
African American	35	41	17.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	10	5	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	20	45.9%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.9%	92.9%	17%

Schools Near Webster County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Webster County High School	Public	9-12	7168 Washington St	Preston	31824	Webster County	Webster County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 828-3365	66	7	8.9	62.1%	18 (27.3%)	41 (62.1%)	5 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	12.2	410^th of 458 public high schools	10.5%		24.1	323^rd of 442 public high schools	26.9%	87		30.4	6.7	4.2									$9,159	$256	$8,903
Stewart County High School	Public	9-12	15582 US Highway 27	Lumpkin	31815	Stewart County	Stewart County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 838-4301	111	14	8.2	87.4%	7 (6.3%)	101 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	15.1	396^th of 458 public high schools	13.5%		13.9	384^th of 442 public high schools	13.1%	12	24.2	13.2	18.5	5.6									$18,471	$3,014	$15,457
Schley Middle High School	Public	6-12	2131 US Highway 19 S	Ellaville	31806	Schley County	Schley County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 937-0560	672	46	14.5	58.6%	483 (71.9%)	107 (15.9%)	54 (8.0%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.1%)	74.7	71^st of 458 public high schools	84.5%		69.5	82^nd of 442 public high schools	81.4%	11	39.0	67.7	65.6	76.7	52.7	47.5	62.1	39.6	55.6	73.6	70.1	65.5	$8,424	$352	$8,072

Frequently Asked Questions about Webster County High School

Is Webster County High School a good school?

Webster County High School ranks in the bottom 10.5% of Georgia high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Webster County High School?

Students at Webster County High School are 62% African American, 27% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Webster County High School?

Webster County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Webster County Elementary/Middle School

How many students attend Webster County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 66 students attended Webster County High School.

What district is Webster County High School in?

Webster County

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