Webster Parish School District

1442 Sheppard Street
Minden, LA 71055-3509
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Webster Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,967 students in Webster Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Webster Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,308 Schools
# Students
4,967 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
329 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Webster Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#87 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

23%
34%

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31%
42%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

17%
27%
90%
82.6%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
26.4%
21%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.65

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
46%
42%

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% White
47%
41%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,754 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,545 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$13,111 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$92 MM
$12,473 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,754
$19,683

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,545
$18,725

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Webster Parish School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Webster Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6245 Hwy. 160
Cotton Valley, LA 71018
(318) 832-4716
Gr: 3-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9090 Hwy 371
Sibley, LA 71073
(318) 377-2133
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
North Webster High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 South Arkansas
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2563
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Hwy 531
Dubberly, LA 71024
(318) 377-2591
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Minden High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1103 S College St
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
North Webster Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6041 Hwy 2
Sarepta, LA 71071
(318) 847-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Webster Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 East Union
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 W Todd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Gr: 4-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
J. L. Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
620 District Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Gr: 2-3 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Doyline High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
376 College St
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3673
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Durwood Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Gr: PK-1 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Brown Upper Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
804 4th St. Sw
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2818
Gr: 3-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
505 Herrington Dr
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5663
Gr: PK-2 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
229 Hwy Alt 2
Shongaloo, LA 71072
(318) 846-2541
Gr: PK-2 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Webster Parish School District?
Webster Parish School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,967 students.
What is the rank of Webster Parish School District?
Webster Parish School District is ranked #89 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webster Parish School District?
47% of Webster Parish School District students are White, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster Parish School District?
Webster Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Webster Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,545 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,967 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 90% (Top 20% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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