Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 vs Lead-Deadwood High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 601 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01
Elk Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
212 students
Lead-Deadwood High School - 01
Lead · Public high · Grades 9–12
211 students
| Measure | Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 Elk Point, South Dakota | Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 Lead, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 121 | #104 of 121 |
| National rank | #1753 of 16,910 | #8981 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 212 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 15% |
| city | Elk Point | Lead |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 47.8).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 15%).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 19.4%).
- •Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.1).
- •Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is the larger school with 212 students compared with 211.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 better than Lead-Deadwood High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 ranks higher (76.9 vs 47.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 and Lead-Deadwood High School - 01?
About 601 km in a straight line, between Elk Point and Lead in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01: 212. Lead-Deadwood High School - 01: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 and Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is 17th of 121 and Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 is 104th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).