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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEBSTER COUNTY·NCES 130558003575

Webster County High School

7168 Washington St, Preston, GA 31824 · (229) 828-3365 · Webster County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL58 STUDENTS
Enrollment
58
High
DISTRICT 114 · STATE 1,120
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.2:1 · STATE 15.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
58 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 74%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
21
Grade 10
14
Grade 11
10
Grade 12
13
Student demographics
White
1322%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 34%
Hispanic
59%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 19%
Black
3764%
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 36%
Two+
35%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2747%
Female
3153%

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Test scores

Georgia Milestones 2024-25 . % Proficient or Distinguished
Math
16.7%
GA avg 44.6% . -13.7pp since 2023
Source: Georgia Milestones. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
15.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
25.7%
based on GA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-10.3pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
58
-33 (-36%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
was 11.4:1
% White
22%
was 41%
% Hispanic
9%
was 13%
% Black
64%
was 41%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Webster County High School

Located at 7168 Washington St, in Preston, Georgia, Webster County High School is an one-room-style four-year high school that educates 58 students (grades 9 through 12), overseen by Webster County. That puts it 95% leaner than the typical public school in Georgia, which averages around 1,120 students.

Webster County runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 228 students. Webster County High School is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, Webster County High School shows that Black students make up the majority at 64%; the rest comes out to 22% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 9.2:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 15.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Webster County High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 25.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 15.4%.

Across the wider county, Webster County reports that the typical household earns roughly $46,792 per year, 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Webster County runs 2 public schools (combined enrollment of about 228 students), of which Webster County High School is one.

The closest other public school is Webster County Elementary/Middle School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Webster County High School at 8th of 8; the average score across the group is 34.5%.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 36%: 91 students in 2018 compared to 58 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share ticked up from 41% to 64%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 11.4:1 in 2018 to 9.2:1 in 2025.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Webster County at a glance

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Population
2,381
Census ACS
Median income
$46,792
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
9%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2
228 students

Quick facts

School name
Webster County High School
District
Webster County
Address
7168 Washington St, Preston, GA 31824
Phone
(229) 828-3365
County
Webster County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
58
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
58 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
130558003575
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Webster County
Other schools in Preston
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Webster County High School
How large is Webster County High School?
Webster County High School enrolls approximately 58 students in grades 09-12.
Is Webster County High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Webster County High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster County High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Webster County High School is approximately 9.2:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Webster County High School?
Student demographics at Webster County High School are roughly 22% White, 9% Hispanic, 64% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is Webster County High School in?
Webster County High School is part of Webster County.
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