Best Schools in Lead, SD
Lead, SD has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,581 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Lead greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lead, SD
The top high schools in Lead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hill City High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
2. Spearfish High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
3. Lead-deadwood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 222 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lead, SD
The top middle schools in Lead, 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. Hill City Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
3. Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lead, SD
The top elementary schools in Lead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekside Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 498 Students
2. Hill City Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
3. Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead-deadwood School District 40-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
4. Mountain View Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades KG • 168 Students
5. West Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 352 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lead, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lead, SD has a total population of 3,180 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lead, 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 Lead, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lead, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lead, 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 Lead, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lead, SD
How many schools are in Lead, SD?
Lead, SD has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,581 students in total.
How do schools in Lead perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Lead score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Lead greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lead?
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: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Lead
2 of 2 schools in Lead carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Lead. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.