Best Lead Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 362 students in Lead, SD.

The top ranked public schools in Lead, SD are Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 and Lead-deadwood High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lead, SD public schools have an score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lead have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Lead, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
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234 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3898

Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #22.

Lead-deadwood High School - 01

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
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320 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3899

Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lead, SD?

The top ranked public schools in Lead, SD include Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02 and Lead-deadwood High School - 01.

How many public schools are located in Lead?

2 public schools are located in Lead.

What is the racial composition of students in Lead?

Lead public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).