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Webster County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,118 students in Webster County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Webster County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
4 Schools
701 Schools
# Students
1,118 Students
246,085 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
18,657 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Webster County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
98%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,792 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,736 is less than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,792
$15,982
Spending / Student
$14,736
$15,156
Best Webster County Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 River Dr
Webster Springs, WV 26288
(304) 847-5321
Webster Springs, WV 26288
(304) 847-5321
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Hacker Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 School Loop Rd
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Glade Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Mill St
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Webster County High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Highlander Dr
Upperglade, WV 26266
(304) 226-5772
Upperglade, WV 26266
(304) 226-5772
Gr: 7-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webster County Schools?
Webster County Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,118 students.
What is the rank of Webster County Schools?
Webster County Schools is ranked #49 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County Schools?
98% of Webster County Schools students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster County Schools?
Webster County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Webster County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,736 is less than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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