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Webster County: How many students were enrolled in Webster County High School in 2023-24 school year?

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​Robbie Fletcher, E​d.D.​Kentucky Commissioner of education | https://www.education.ky.gov/CommOfEd/Pages/KDE-Leadership-Team.aspx

​Robbie Fletcher, E​d.D.​Kentucky Commissioner of education | https://www.education.ky.gov/CommOfEd/Pages/KDE-Leadership-Team.aspx

Webster County High School had the highest enrollment among Webster County schools, welcoming 711 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 50.4% of them were boys, and 49.6% were girls.

Data also showed that the majority of students were white, making up 74% of Webster County High School's total enrollment.

Among the six schools in Webster County, Sebree Elementary School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 422 students, while Webster County Middle School welcomed 367 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.

Webster County High School is part of Webster County School District, which roughly covers schools within Webster County and has a main office in Dixon.

In the previous school year, Webster County High School also had the highest number of students among Webster County schools.

According to the Kentucky Department of Education, 13% of teacher vacancies in the state remained unfilled throughout the 2023-24 school year.

District leaders also raised concerns about applicant quality, with 49% saying candidates were similar to the previous year and 42% saying they were of lower quality.

Currently, after adjusting for inflation, the average teacher salary in Kentucky is nearly 20% lower than in 2008. State data shows teachers earn about $14,000 less in real terms.

Enrollment in Webster County High School Over 5 Years

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Enrollment in Webster County Schools During 2023-24 School Year
School nameCityTotal School Enrollment
Webster County High SchoolDixon711
Sebree Elementary SchoolSebree422
Webster County Middle SchoolDixon367
Providence Elementary SchoolProvidence332
Dixon Elementary SchoolDixon312
Clay Elementary SchoolClay214

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