Webster County Schools

The Webster County Schools district in West Virginia consists of 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. The district's schools show a mix of academic performance, with Webster Springs Elementary School standing out as the highest-performing elementary school, while Hacker Valley Elementary School and Glade Elementary School lag behind. The district's high school, Webster County High School, has seen a decline in its academic performance, with low proficiency rates in core subjects.

Webster Springs Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with a statewide ranking of 208 out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 5th and 6th grade English Language Arts. In contrast, Hacker Valley Elementary School, with only 53 students, has the highest spending per student at $18,063, but its academic performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a 4-star rating in 2016-2017 to a 1-star rating in 2020-2021.

The district as a whole faces challenges, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science generally below the state averages. Webster County High School, in particular, has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and proficiency rates, indicating a need for improvement. Additionally, the lack of data on free/reduced lunch rates makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic diversity and potential equity issues within the district, while the high percentage of white students across the schools suggests a lack of racial diversity, which may be an area for further investigation.