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Webster County

Georgia · Public K-12

Webster County's school count of 2 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 228 students inside Georgia, around 10% of the county population. The level mix is 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Webster County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
228
-116 (-34%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
40%
was 42%
% Hispanic
7%
was 10%
% Black
48%
was 44%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
228
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,792
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
170 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
58 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Webster County Public Schools
228 students · 1 district in Webster County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Webster County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
41%
Hispanic
4%
Black
56%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
40%
Hispanic
7%
Black
48%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
8.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
43
14.2% under 18

Test scores in Webster County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Webster County Elementary/Middle School· 22.8%

See all 1 schools in Webster County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Webster County Elementary/Middle SchoolPrestonElementaryPK-08170·
Webster County High SchoolPrestonHigh09-1258·

Cities in Webster County

Preston2 schools

About Webster County

Across the sparse Georgia county of Webster County of about 2,381 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 228 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $46,792 a year, about 9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 18%. That income level is 25% noticeably below the Georgia median.

For a sense of the school types, Webster County consists of 1 elementary school (170 students), and 1 high school (58).

The largest single district in Webster County is Webster County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 228 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 228 students, decreased 34% from the 344 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 44% to 48% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Webster County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Webster County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Webster County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 228.
How many high schools are in Webster County?
Webster County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 58 students.
How many elementary schools are in Webster County?
Webster County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 170 students.
What is the largest school district in Webster County?
Webster County Public Schools is the largest school district in Webster County, serving approximately 228 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Webster County?
Webster County, Georgia has a population of approximately 2,381, with a median age of 43. About 14.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Webster County?
Median household income in Webster County is $46,792, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 17.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Webster County?
Approximately 8.9% of adults 25 and older in Webster County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Webster County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Webster County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Webster County schools?
Across Webster County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Webster County?
Webster County residents are approximately 41% White, 4% Hispanic, 56% Black, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data