Best Schools in Nemo, South Dakota
1 schools · 1 High
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Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10
High · Lead-deadwood School District 40-1. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$473,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$473,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Nemo
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.0/10
- Median household income
- $127,396
- Median home value
- $473,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 100%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Nemo compares
Median household income
$127k
182% of South Dakota median
About Schools in Nemo, South Dakota
Nemo, South Dakota is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.0 out of 10, schools in Nemo show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Nemo is Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 with a composite score of 6.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Nemo is served by 1 school district: Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1. These districts collectively serve 671 students.
Nemo's community shows 18% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $127,396. The poverty rate in the area is 42.0%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
Schools in Nemo
Nemo, South Dakota · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$127,396
Median Home Value
$473,500
Population
393
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty Rate
42.0%
Community Profile
Nemo has a median household income of $127,396. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $473,500. The area has a poverty rate of 42.0%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Nemo, South Dakota
How many schools are in Nemo, South Dakota?
Nemo has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Nemo, South Dakota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Nemo is 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Nemo, South Dakota?
The top-ranked school in Nemo on MySchoolScout is Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What is the best high school in Nemo, South Dakota?
The top-ranked high school in Nemo on MySchoolScout is Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 with a composite score of 6.0/10.
How many school districts serve Nemo, South Dakota?
Nemo is served by 1 school district: Lead-deadwood School District 40-1.
What is the education level in Nemo, South Dakota?
According to Census data, 18% of adults in Nemo have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Nemo, South Dakota?
The median household income in Nemo is approximately $127,396 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nemo, South Dakota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Nemo is 9.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Nemo, South Dakota?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.