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Webster Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
14
Schools
5,549
Students
$15,440
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
46.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-5pp vs nat'l
83.9%
Graduation Rate
-2.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Webster Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 5,549 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,440 is near the national average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
North Webster Junior High School06–08367
Webster Junior High School06–08519
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lakeside Junior-Senior High School06–12557
Minden High School09–12807
North Webster High School09–12535
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Doyline High SchoolPK–12454
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,440Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
40%
State
42.0%
Local (property tax)
40.3%
Federal
17.6%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (40%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
5,549
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.9%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateLouisiana →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Webster Parish?
Webster Parish has 14 public schools, serving a total of 5,549 students.
What is the graduation rate for Webster Parish?
The graduation rate is 83.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Webster Parish spend per student?
Webster Parish spends $15,440 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Webster Parish?
47% of students in Webster Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Webster Parish?
No, Webster Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Webster Parish serve?
Webster Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Webster Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Webster Parish is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.