For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 694 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 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
694 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.50
# American Indian Students
38 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
14%
# Asian Students
7 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
8 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
560 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
81%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
47
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
73
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,189 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,561 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,189
$13,144
Spending / Student
$18,561
$12,645
Best LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 Public Schools (2024)
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:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22023 Job Corps Ctr
Nemo, SD 57759
(605) 578-2371
Nemo, SD 57759
(605) 578-2371
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Lead-deadwood High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
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
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
234 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3898
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3898
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
716 Main St
Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 717-3884
Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 717-3884
Grades: K-5
| 287 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 694 students.
What is the rank of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1?
LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 is ranked #111 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1?
81% of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 students are White, 6% 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 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,561 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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