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 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,359 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Webster Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
1,331 Schools
# Students
5,359 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
48,945 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.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Graduation Rate
90%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
43%
41%
% White
49%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
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.
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Webster Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6245 Hwy. 160
Cotton Valley, LA 71018
(318) 832-4716
Cotton Valley, LA 71018
(318) 832-4716
Gr: 3-5 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9090 Hwy 371
Sibley, LA 71073
(318) 377-2133
Sibley, LA 71073
(318) 377-2133
Gr: 6-12 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
North Webster High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 South Arkansas
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2563
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2563
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Hwy 531
Dubberly, LA 71024
(318) 377-2591
Dubberly, LA 71024
(318) 377-2591
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Minden High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1103 S College St
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
North Webster Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6041 Hwy 2
Sarepta, LA 71071
(318) 847-4301
Sarepta, LA 71071
(318) 847-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Webster Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Union
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Todd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Gr: 4-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
J. L. Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 District Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Gr: 2-3 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Doyline High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
376 College St
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3673
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3673
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: PK-1 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Brown Upper Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 4th St. Sw
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2818
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2818
Gr: 3-5 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
505 Herrington Dr
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5663
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5663
Gr: PK-2 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
229 Hwy Alt 2
Shongaloo, LA 71072
(318) 846-2541
Shongaloo, LA 71072
(318) 846-2541
Gr: PK-2 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webster Parish School District?
Webster Parish School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,359 students.
What is the rank of Webster Parish School District?
Webster Parish School District is ranked #88 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (top 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?
49% of Webster Parish School District students are White, 43% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 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 16:1, 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 $15,135 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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