Top Rankings
LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 670 students in LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
670 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 45-49% has decreased from 50-54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.53
# American Indian Students
45 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
14%
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
537 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
80%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
32
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
50
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
80
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,876 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,225 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,876
$13,121
Spending / Student
$19,225
$12,623
Best LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22023 Job Corps Ctr
Nemo, SD 57759
(605) 578-2371
Nemo, SD 57759
(605) 578-2371
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3898
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3898
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Lead-deadwood High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3899
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3899
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
716 Main St
Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 717-3884
Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 717-3884
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1?
LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 manages 4 public schools serving 670 students.
What is the rank of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1?
LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 is ranked #103 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1?
80% of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1?
LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,225 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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