East Webster High School

East Webster High School is a close-knit four-year high school in Maben, Mississippi, one of the schools within Webster County Schools. The school works with 445 students in grades 6 through 12. By comparison, Mississippi's public schools average about 651 students each, so East Webster High School sits 32% below that benchmark.

East Webster High School is one of 4 schools operated by Webster County Schools, a district that educates 1,717 students overall.

On the resource side, East Webster High School lists 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.0:1. The state averages about 12.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 47% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), East Webster High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 72.2%; this one delivers 65.9%.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Webster County) records that median household income runs about $58,789, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Webster County runs 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,717 students), of which East Webster High School is one.

The closest other public school is East Webster Elementary School, roughly 6.5 miles away.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at East Webster High School has decreased 12%, going from 507 students in 2018 to 445 in 2025. Class-load math has narrowed: from 19.3:1 in 2018 to 12.0:1 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the East Webster High School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.