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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,255 students in Webster Parish School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Louisiana.
Public High Schools in Webster Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Public High School in Webster Parish School District have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakeside Junior-senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
14 Schools
393 Schools
# Students
5,359 Students
262,892 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
17,469 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Webster Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 177 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%)
23%
34%
31%
42%
17%
27%
90%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
43%
40%
% White
49%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,255 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,135 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,255
$15,176
Spending / Student
$15,135
$14,514

Best Webster Parish School District Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
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 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
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 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Doyline High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
376 College St
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3673
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Recent Articles

Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs—with 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Explore cooperative learning in 2025—new data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,359 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 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

Quick Links