For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,173 students in Webster County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Webster County, KY are Clay Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Providence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Webster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 College St
Clay, KY 42404
(270) 664-2227
Clay, KY 42404
(270) 664-2227
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
277 State Rt 1340
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9080
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9080
Gr: K-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 S Broadway
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Webster County Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Us Hwy 41a South
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9496
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9496
Gr: 7-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Sebree Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 N State St
Sebree, KY 42455
(270) 835-7891
Sebree, KY 42455
(270) 835-7891
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Webster County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1922 Us Hwy 41a S
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5092
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5092
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Webster County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
325 State Rt. 1340
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5035
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5035
Gr: 8-12
Webster County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
470 S Broadway
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
301 Cedar St
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7065
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7065
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
10362 Sr 138
Slaughters, KY 42456
(270) 884-3215
Slaughters, KY 42456
(270) 884-3215
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Webster County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Po Box 230
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-0202
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-0202
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Webster County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Webster County, KY include Clay Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Providence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Webster County?
7 public schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Webster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Webster County include: Clay Elementary School vs. Sebree Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School vs. Sebree Elementary School, Sebree Elementary School vs. Dixon Elementary School
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