Total enrollment
1,048
-146 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
Webster County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Webster County is one of West Virginia's public-school counties, with 4 schools serving about 1,048 students (3 elementary and 1 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $43,839.
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 West Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,048 | #48 of 49 | #2,721 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #49 of 49 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #10 of 49 | #644 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.6% | #47 of 47 | #2,633 of 2,707 |
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
8,144
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,048
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$43,839
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
559 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
489 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Webster County Schools
1,048 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+
12.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.2%
civilian labor
Median age
48
20.1% under 18
Test scores in Webster County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County High School | Upperglade | High | 07-12 | 489 | · |
| Glade Elementary School | Cowen | Elementary | PK-06 | 328 | · |
| Webster Springs Elementary School | Webster Springs | Elementary | PK-06 | 195 | · |
| Hacker Valley Elementary School | Hacker Valley | Elementary | PK-08 | 36 | · |
Cities in Webster County
About Webster County
Across the thinly populated West Virginia county of Webster County of about 8,144 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,048 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $43,839 a year, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 18%. That income level is 22% meaningfully below the West Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Webster County consists of 3 elementary schools (559 students), and 1 high school (489).
The largest single district in Webster County is Webster County Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,048 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,048 students, contracted 12% from the 1,194 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Webster County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data