For the 2025 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 40% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), 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 75%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Dodge High School, with 75% 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Webster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Dodge High School
(Math: 40% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,057 students
Rank: n/an/a
1005 Riddle St
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Grades: 5-6
| 507 students
Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
104 South 17 St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Grades: PK-4
| 141 students
303 Pierce St P.o. Box 169
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
303 Pierce St
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Grades: 5-8
| 195 students
1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Grades: PK-4
| 192 students
1005 Riddle St
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
30850 Paragon Ave. Po Box 49
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
30850 Paragon Ave., 30850 Para
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
30850 Paragon Ave., 30850 Para
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
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 27% (majority Hispanic).
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