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Webster Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,441 students in Webster Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Webster Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
5,441 Students
682,547 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
39,119 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Webster Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 193 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 193 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Graduation Rate
88%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
10 Students
4,071 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
10,748 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
63,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
2,259 Students
285,495 Students
% Black Students
41%
42%
# White Students
2,811 Students
292,679 Students
% White Students
52%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
174 Students
22,306 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
192
24,467
# Students in K Grade:
370
51,521
# Students in 1st Grade:
421
52,137
# Students in 2nd Grade:
355
50,800
# Students in 3rd Grade:
367
49,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
389
49,302
# Students in 5th Grade:
402
49,339
# Students in 6th Grade:
387
50,411
# Students in 7th Grade:
402
52,522
# Students in 8th Grade:
463
52,294
# Students in 9th Grade:
475
58,720
# Students in 10th Grade:
419
50,557
# Students in 11th Grade:
389
46,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
410
43,940
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,025 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,757. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,907 is less than the state median of $15,069. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,025
$15,757
Spending / Student
$14,907
$15,069
Best Webster Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Webster Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6245 Hwy. 150
Cotton Valley, LA 71018
(318) 832-4716
Cotton Valley, LA 71018
(318) 832-4716
Grades: 3-5
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9090 Hwy 371
Sibley, LA 71073
(318) 377-2133
Sibley, LA 71073
(318) 377-2133
Grades: 6-12
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
North Webster High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Arkansas
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2563
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2563
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
North Webster Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6041 Hwy 2
Sarepta, LA 71071
(318) 847-4301
Sarepta, LA 71071
(318) 847-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Hwy 531
Dubberly, LA 71024
(318) 377-2591
Dubberly, LA 71024
(318) 377-2591
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #66.
Minden High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1103 S College St
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: #77.
J. L. Jones Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 District Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Grades: 2-3
| 333 students
Rank: #88.
Webster Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Union
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #99.
Doyline High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 College St.
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3673
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3673
Grades: PK-12
| 429 students
Rank: #1010.
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Todd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Grades: 4-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1111.
Brown Upper Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 4th St. Sw
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2818
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2818
Grades: 3-5
| 214 students
Rank: #1212.
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Durwood Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Grades: PK-1
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
505 Herrington Dr
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5663
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5663
Grades: PK-2
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
229 Hwy Alt 2
Shongaloo, LA 71072
(318) 846-2541
Shongaloo, LA 71072
(318) 846-2541
Grades: PK-2
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webster Parish School District?
Webster Parish School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,441 students.
What is the rank of Webster Parish School District?
Webster Parish School District is ranked #85 out of 193 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webster Parish School District?
52% of Webster Parish School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster Parish School District?
Webster Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Webster Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,907 is less than the state median of $15,069. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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