Best High Schools in Lawrence County, SD

Lawrence County, SD has 9 high schools with 2,723 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lawrence County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lawrence County meet expectations.

1. Spearfish High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students

2. Belle Fourche High School - 01

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students

3. Newcastle High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students

4. Lead-deadwood High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 222 Students

5. Sturgis Brown High School - 01

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students

6. Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 22 Students

7. Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lawrence County, SD

Lawrence County, SD has 7 middle schools with 1,829 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lawrence County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lawrence County don't meet expectations.

1. Newcastle Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students

2. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students

3. Belle Fourche Middle School - 07

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students

4. Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students

5. Spearfish Middle School - 05

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

6. Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 2 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence County, SD

Lawrence County, SD has 8 elementary schools with 1,938 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lawrence County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lawrence County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Whitewood Elementary - 04

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students

2. Sundance Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Crook County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 242 Students

3. Creekside Elementary - 07

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 498 Students

4. Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students

5. Mountain View Elementary - 08

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades KG • 168 Students

6. West Elementary - 03

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 352 Students

7. North Park Elementary - 08

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades KG • 106 Students

8. Newcastle Elementary K-2

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 170 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence County, SD

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lawrence County, SD has a total population of 25,768 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lawrence County, SD

6,490

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lawrence County, SD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

16.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

12.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence County, SD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawrence County, SD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,103 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lawrence County, SD Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Lawrence County, SD

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Butte County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Meade County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pennington County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Crook County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Weston County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Campbell County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Ziebach County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Johnson County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sheridan County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations