There were 399 ninth grade students enrolled in Webster Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 8.3% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Minden High School welcomed the most ninth grade students in the parish.
Within Webster Parish schools, the most students were found in 10th grade classes, while fourth grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Webster Parish ranked 32nd highest in enrollment numbers, the same as the year before.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School name | Number of 9th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden High School | 177 | 25% | 708 |
| North Webster High School | 107 | 22.7% | 472 |
| Lakeside Junior-Senior High School | 90 | 16.9% | 532 |
| Doyline High School | 25 | 6.2% | 401 |



