For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,118 students in Webster County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Webster County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), 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
702 Schools
# Students
1,118 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Webster County Schools School District, 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
#49 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)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 $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,736 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,792
$15,963
Spending / Student
$14,736
$15,138
Best Webster County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 River Dr
Webster Springs, WV 26288
(304) 847-5321
Webster Springs, WV 26288
(304) 847-5321
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Hacker Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 School Loop Rd
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Glade Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Mill St
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
Webster County High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Highlander Dr
Upperglade, WV 26266
(304) 226-5772
Upperglade, WV 26266
(304) 226-5772
Grades: 7-12
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webster County Schools School District?
Webster County Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,118 students.
What is the rank of Webster County Schools School District?
Webster County Schools School District is ranked #52 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County Schools School District?
98% of Webster County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster County Schools School District?
Webster County Schools School District 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,736 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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