For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,050 students in Lawrence County, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, SD are Spearfish High School - 01, Black Hills Education Connections - 06 and Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Lawrence County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is equal to the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spearfish High School - 01, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Lawrence County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spearfish High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1725 N Main
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1212
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1212
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #22.
Black Hills Education Connections - 06
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2910 4th Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-8286
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-8286
Grades: 10-12
| 31 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: n/an/a
Black Hills At Canyon Hills High School - 07
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spearfish At Canyon Hills High School - 10
Alternative School
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Black Hills Education Connection - 03 High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2910 4th Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, SD include Spearfish High School - 01, Black Hills Education Connections - 06 and Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County, SD?
6 public high schools are located in Lawrence County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County, SD?
Lawrence County, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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