Total enrollment
1,717
-32 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Webster County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Webster County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 67.6% | #11 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,717 | #59 of 73 | #2,357 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #67 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #23 of 73 | #925 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 54.9% | #69 of 73 | #1,364 of 2,526 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
9,972
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,717
students · 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
School enrollment
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 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- East Webster Elementary School· 63.6%
- Eupora Elementary School· 57.5%
- Eupora High School· 53.0%
- East Webster High School· 46.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Webster High School | Maben | High | 06-12 | 445 | · |
| Eupora High School | Eupora | High | 06-12 | 437 | · |
| East Webster Elementary School | Mathiston | Elementary | PK-05 | 434 | · |
| Eupora Elementary School | Eupora | Elementary | PK-05 | 401 | · |
| WEBSTER CO CAREER & TECHNOL CTR | Eupora | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Webster County
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,717 students, held roughly steady from the 1,749 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data