For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,399 students in Webster County, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Webster County, IA is Fort Dodge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Webster County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Dodge High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Webster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Dodge High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
819 N 25th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-1770
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-1770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
1005 Riddle St
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Webster County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Webster County, IA include Fort Dodge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Webster County?
2 public high schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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