Best Schools in Webster County, IA
Webster County, IA has 31 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 12,043 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Webster County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Webster County, IA
The top high schools in Webster County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Humboldt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
2. Boone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
3. Webster City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
4. Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
5. Eagle Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
6. Fort Dodge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students
7. Southeast Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
Best Middle Schools in Webster County, IA
The top middle schools in Webster County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Humboldt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Webster City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 455 Students
3. Southeast Webster-grand Southeast Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 324 Students
4. Boone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 582 Students
5. Fort Dodge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
6. Robert Blue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 271 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Webster County, IA
The top elementary schools in Webster County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taft Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 396 Students
2. St Paul Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 112 Students
3. Sunset Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster City Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 288 Students
4. Dayton Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 199 Students
5. Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students
6. Feelhaver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 219 Students
7. Community Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Community Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 132 Students
8. Eagle Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 430 Students
9. Butler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 379 Students
10. Gilmore City Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gilmore City-bradgate Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 87 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Webster County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Webster County, IA has a total population of 36,999 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Webster County, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Webster County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Webster County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Webster County, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Webster County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Webster County, IA
How many schools are in Webster County, IA?
Webster County, IA has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 12,043 students in total.
How do schools in Webster County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Webster County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Webster County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Webster County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Webster County
5 places in Webster County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Fort Dodge (7)
- Barnum (1)
- Burnside (1)
- Dayton (1)
- Gowrie (1)
School districts (1)
- Fort Dodge Comm School District (7 schools)