Summary:
The Webster County Schools district in Mississippi is home to two high schools — East Webster High School and Eupora High School — both serving grades 6 through 12 with nearly identical enrollments of 445 and 437 students. East Webster High School is the clear standout, ranking 64th out of 224 Mississippi high schools in 2025–2026, placing it in the 71st percentile with a 4-star rating. Eupora High School ranks 104th out of 224, sitting in the 54th percentile with 3 stars.
The two schools post surprisingly similar test scores — their average MAAP proficiency rates are within 2.5 points of each other across both recent school years — but their student outcomes diverge dramatically. East Webster graduates 98.7% of its students, compared to just 76.6% at Eupora, a 22.1-point gap. Chronic absenteeism tells a similar story: 23.3% of East Webster students are chronically absent versus 32.3% at Eupora. East Webster also serves a less economically disadvantaged population, with 46.5% of students on free/reduced lunch compared to 57.9% at Eupora. Both schools maintain favorable student-teacher ratios of roughly 12 to 1.
Despite its lower overall ranking, Eupora has genuine academic bright spots. In 2025–2026, Eupora outperformed East Webster in 7th grade ELA (54.0% vs. 42.7%) and 7th grade math (68.3% vs. 55.9%), and in 2024–2025 it posted stronger Algebra I and Biology scores. East Webster, meanwhile, dominated End-of-Course testing in 2025–2026 with 78% proficiency in Algebra I and 75% in Biology, both well above state averages. Both schools have shown significant year-to-year volatility in state rankings; East Webster swung from 32nd to 94th and back to 64th, while Eupora moved from 85th to 149th and back to 104th. For parents, the takeaway is that while both schools offer competitive academics, East Webster provides stronger graduation outcomes and better attendance, making it the more consistent overall choice.
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