Very Good
#115 of 574 schools in SD
Top 20% in state
Lead-deadwood High School - 01
High School · Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
320 S Main St, Lead, SD 57754
Enrollment
218
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Score
7.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
218
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Score
7.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#115 of 574
In Lead
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Lead-deadwood High School - 01
High School in Lead · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
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Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
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About Lead-deadwood High School - 01
Lead-deadwood High School - 01 is a public high school in Lead, SD, part of Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1. Lead-deadwood High School - 01 serves approximately 218 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Lead-deadwood High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Lead-deadwood High School - 01 show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- SD avg 6.7
Score Breakdown
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Lead-deadwood High School - 01 — Students at Lead-deadwood High School - 01 score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
18.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Lead-deadwood High School - 01 Compares
See how Lead-deadwood High School - 01 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
320 S Main St, Lead, SD 57754
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lead-deadwood High School - 01 may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Belle Fourche High School - 01 (rated 6.7/10, 22.1 miles away, in nearby Belle Fourche), a more accessible option. Another option is Spearfish High School - 01 (rated 6.1/10, 11.4 miles away, in nearby Spearfish), a more accessible option. Additionally, Lead-Deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 (rated 6.0/10, 14.6 miles away, in nearby Nemo), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lead, see our Lead schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57754 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,017
Median Home Value
$220,100
Median Rent
$849/mo
Population
3,605
College Educated
20.6%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
54.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lead-deadwood High School - 01
What grades does Lead-deadwood High School - 01 serve?
Lead-deadwood High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lead-deadwood High School - 01?
Lead-deadwood High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lead-deadwood High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Lead-deadwood High School - 01 is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lead-deadwood High School - 01 rank in SD?
Lead-deadwood High School - 01 ranks #115 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Lead-deadwood High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
Lead-deadwood High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lead-deadwood High School - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lead-deadwood High School - 01 has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lead-deadwood High School - 01 a charter school?
No, Lead-deadwood High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lead-deadwood High School - 01 a Title I school?
No, Lead-deadwood High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lead-deadwood High School - 01?
18.8% of students at Lead-deadwood High School - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 18.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (605) 717-3899
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
Resources & Links
District
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1- District Enrollment
- 671
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,005
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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