Webster Parish School District
School District · Minden, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,561
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,561
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Webster Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Webster Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lakeside Junior-senior High School
Sibley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Minden High School
Minden · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Webster High School
Springhill · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#61 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,561
$529 vs Louisiana median
District size
5,359 students
Typical than Louisiana median
The short answer
Webster Parish ranks #61 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Webster Parish's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lakeside Junior-senior High School (6.8/10), Minden High School (6.4/10), and North Webster High School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Webster Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Webster Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside Junior-senior High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Minden High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | North Webster High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | North Webster Lower Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Doyline High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | North Webster Upper Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | J. A. Phillips Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Central Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Webster Junior High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | North Webster Junior High School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Webster Parish
Webster Parish is a Minden, Louisiana school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 5,359 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $14,561 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Webster Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lakeside Junior-senior High School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Webster Parish students show an average math proficiency of 46.3% and ELA proficiency of 52.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Webster Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Webster Parish with test data.
Schools in Webster Parish
14 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Minden
- Total Enrollment
- 5,359
- Teachers (FTE)
- 331
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Webster Parish?
Webster Parish has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Webster Parish?
The average composite rating for Webster Parish is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Webster Parish?
Webster Parish spends $14,561 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Webster Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Webster Parish is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Webster Parish?
Lakeside Junior-senior High School is the highest-rated school in Webster Parish with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Webster Parish?
Across schools in Webster Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Webster Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Webster Parish has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.8%
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- Lafourche Parish (30)
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- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
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- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Evangeline Parish (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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