For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,173 students in Webster County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Webster County, KY are Clay Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Providence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Webster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 College St
Clay, KY 42404
(270) 664-2227
Clay, KY 42404
(270) 664-2227
Gr: PK-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
277 State Rt 1340
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9080
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9080
Gr: K-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 S Broadway
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Providence, KY 42450
(270) 667-7041
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Webster County Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Us Hwy 41a South
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9496
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-9496
Gr: 7-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Sebree Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 N State St
Sebree, KY 42455
(270) 835-7891
Sebree, KY 42455
(270) 835-7891
Gr: PK-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Webster County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1922 Us Hwy 41a S
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5092
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5092
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Webster County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
325 State Rt. 1340
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5035
Dixon, KY 42409
(270) 639-5035
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Webster County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Webster County, KY include Clay Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Providence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Webster County?
7 public schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Webster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Webster County include: Clay Elementary School vs. Sebree Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School vs. Sebree Elementary School, Providence Elementary School vs. Dixon Elementary School
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