Best Schools in Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County, SD has 20 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,610 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Lawrence County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lawrence County, SD
The top high schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spearfish High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
2. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
3. Belle Fourche High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students
4. Lead-deadwood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 222 Students
5. Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
6. Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills High School - 10
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 22 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence County, SD
The top middle schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spearfish Middle School - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
2. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
3. Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students
4. Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
5. Spearfish Academy At Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 2 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence County, SD
The top elementary schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Creekside Elementary - 07
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Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 498 Students
3. Sturgis Elementary - 03
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Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 552 Students
4. South Park Elementary - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 382 Students
5. Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
6. Mountain View Elementary - 08
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Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades KG • 168 Students
7. West Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 352 Students
8. North Park Elementary - 08
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Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades KG • 106 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
16.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lawrence County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence County, SD
How many schools are in Lawrence County, SD?
Lawrence County, SD has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,610 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Lawrence County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Lawrence County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lawrence County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lawrence County
School districts (2)
- Spearfish School District 40-2 (7 schools)
- Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 (4 schools)