Best Public High Schools in Webster County (2025-26)

Best Webster County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,399 students in Webster County, IA.

The top ranked public high school in Webster County, IA is Fort Dodge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Webster County, IA public high schools have an score of 41% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 56% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Webster County, IA public high school have a of 74%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Dodge High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Webster County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Fort Dodge High School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
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Bottom 50%

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819 N 25th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-1770

Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: n/an/a

Southeast Valley High School

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1005 Riddle St
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142

Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Webster County, IA

Webster County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Fair Oaks Middle School (Closed 2014)

416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691

Gr: 5-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

104 South 17 St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305

Gr: 9-12

Hillcrest Elementary School (Closed 2012)

712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613

Gr: PK-4 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum (Closed 2023)

303 Pierce St P.o. Box 169
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211

Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Manson Northwest Webster Middle School (Closed 2010)

303 Pierce St
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211

Gr: 5-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Phillips Middle School (Closed 2014)

1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711

Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Riverside Elementary School (Closed 2013)

733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817

Gr: PK-4 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Southeast Valley High School (Closed 2023)

1005 Riddle St
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142

Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Southeast Webster High School (Closed 2023)

30850 Paragon Ave. Po Box 49
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235

Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Southeast Webster Junior High School (Closed 2015)

30850 Paragon Ave., 30850 Para
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235

Gr: 7-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Southeast Webster-grand High School (Closed 2015)

30850 Paragon Ave., 30850 Para
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235

Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Webster County, IA?

The top ranked public high schools in Webster County, IA include Fort Dodge High School.

How many public high schools are located in Webster County?

2 public high schools are located in Webster County.

What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?

Webster County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).