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Best Lead ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 218 students in Lead, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Lead, SD is 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Lead have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Lead, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lead-deadwood High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ High Schools in Lead, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lead-deadwood High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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 high schools in Lead, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Lead, SD include Lead-deadwood High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Lead?
1 public high schools are located in Lead.
What is the racial composition of students in Lead?
Lead public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).

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