Webster Parish Schools & Education
Webster Parish, Louisiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 85.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,257
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,881
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 53/100
State Score Position
#34
of 64 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Webster Parish
Measured School Summary
Webster Parish performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,257 per pupil, Webster Parish operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Webster Parish before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #34 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
5.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,257
$624 below the state average
School coverage
14
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Webster Parish has 14 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Webster Parish school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Webster Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#34
of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Webster Parish
Elementary to high school visible
5,549 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Webster Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 14 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Webster Parish?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Webster Parish, Louisiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
The Webster Parish School Landscape
Webster Parish operates a unified district with 14 public schools serving 5,549 students. The system includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all ages. This centralized infrastructure manages a significant student population across the northern part of the state.
Unified District Leadership in Webster
A single district, Webster Parish, manages all 14 public schools and 5,549 students. There are no charter schools in the parish, meaning resources are focused entirely on the traditional public school model. Minden High School serves as the largest anchor in the system with 807 students.
Balanced Town and Rural Settings
The parish features an even split between seven town-based schools and seven rural schools. With an average school size of 396 students, campuses feel intimate and manageable compared to large urban districts. Students typically transition from smaller elementary schools to centralized hubs like Minden High.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Webster Parish
Reported Enrollment
5,549
14 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Webster Parish
14 Public Schools in Webster Parish
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden High School | Record | Webster Parish | Minden, 71058Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 807 |
| Lakeside Junior-Senior High School | Record | Webster Parish | Sibley, 71073Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 557 |
| North Webster High School | Record | Webster Parish | Springhill, 71075Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 535 |
| Webster Junior High School | Record | Webster Parish | Minden, 71055Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 519 |
| Doyline High School | Record | Webster Parish | Doyline, 71023Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Other | 454 |
| J. A. Phillips Elementary School | Record | Webster Parish | Minden, 71055Rural: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 425 |
| Central Elementary School | Record | Webster Parish | Dubberly, 71024Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 422 |
| North Webster Junior High School | Record | Webster Parish | Sarepta, 71071Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 367 |
| E. S. Richardson Elementary School | Record | Webster Parish | Minden, 71055Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 335 |
| J. L. Jones Elementary School | Record | Webster Parish | Minden, 71055Town: Distant | 2–3 | Primary | 334 |
| Browning Elementary School | Record | Webster Parish | Springhill, 71075Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 275 |
| Brown Upper Elementary School | Record | Webster Parish | Springhill, 71075Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 194 |
| North Webster Lower Elementary School | Record | Webster Parish | Shongaloo, 71072Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 164 |
| North Webster Upper Elementary School | Record | Webster Parish | Cotton Valley, 71018Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 161 |
Lakeside Junior-Senior High School
Webster Parish
Sibley, 71073 / Rural: Fringe
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
Webster Parish
Minden, 71055 / Rural: Fringe
Central Elementary School
Webster Parish
Dubberly, 71024 / Rural: Distant
North Webster Junior High School
Webster Parish
Sarepta, 71071 / Rural: Distant
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
Webster Parish
Minden, 71055 / Town: Distant
J. L. Jones Elementary School
Webster Parish
Minden, 71055 / Town: Distant
Browning Elementary School
Webster Parish
Springhill, 71075 / Town: Distant
Brown Upper Elementary School
Webster Parish
Springhill, 71075 / Town: Distant
North Webster Lower Elementary School
Webster Parish
Shongaloo, 71072 / Rural: Distant
North Webster Upper Elementary School
Webster Parish
Cotton Valley, 71018 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,257
State avg $7,881
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Schools in Webster Parish, Louisiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Webster Parish, Louisiana?
Webster Parish operates a unified district with 14 public schools serving 5,549 students. The system includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all ages. This centralized infrastructure manages a significant student population across the northern part of the state.
What are the major school districts in Webster Parish, Louisiana?
A single district, Webster Parish, manages all 14 public schools and 5,549 students. There are no charter schools in the parish, meaning resources are focused entirely on the traditional public school model. Minden High School serves as the largest anchor in the system with 807 students.
What is the school experience like in Webster Parish?
The parish features an even split between seven town-based schools and seven rural schools. With an average school size of 396 students, campuses feel intimate and manageable compared to large urban districts. Students typically transition from smaller elementary schools to centralized hubs like Minden High.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.