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Webster County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Public schools in Webster County, Mississippi total 5, with combined enrollment of about 1,717 students against a county population of 9,972. That breaks down as 2 elementary and 3 high.

7-year change in Webster County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,717
-146 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,717
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,789
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.9%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
2
835 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
882 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Webster County Schools
1,717 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
78%
Hispanic
2%
Black
19%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
71%
Hispanic
2%
Black
21%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.6%
civilian labor
Median age
40
24.5% under 18

Test scores in Webster County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 4 schools in Webster County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
East Webster High SchoolMabenHigh06-12445·
Eupora High SchoolEuporaHigh06-12437·
East Webster Elementary SchoolMathistonElementaryPK-05434·
Eupora Elementary SchoolEuporaElementaryPK-05401·
WEBSTER CO CAREER & TECHNOL CTREuporaHigh09-120·

Cities in Webster County

Eupora3 schoolsMaben1 schoolMathiston1 school

About Webster County

In Mississippi, Webster County is a small county of about 9,972 residents. 5 public schools across the county serves about 1,717 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $58,789, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 18% above the Mississippi median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Webster County is built around 2 elementary schools (835 students), and 3 high schools (882).

The largest single district in Webster County is Webster County Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,717 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,717 students, decreased 8% from the 1,863 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Webster County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Webster County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Webster County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 1,717.
How many high schools are in Webster County?
Webster County, Mississippi has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 882 students.
How many elementary schools are in Webster County?
Webster County, Mississippi has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 835 students.
What is the largest school district in Webster County?
Webster County Schools is the largest school district in Webster County, serving approximately 1,717 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Webster County?
Webster County, Mississippi has a population of approximately 9,972, with a median age of 40. About 24.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Webster County?
Median household income in Webster County is $58,789, above the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Webster County?
Approximately 20.9% 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 54.9% of students in Webster County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Mississippi county average of 82.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Webster County schools?
Across Webster County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Webster County?
Webster County residents are approximately 78% White, 2% Hispanic, 19% Black, 0% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data