Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 vs Lead-Deadwood High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03
Deadwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
243 students
Lead-Deadwood High School - 01
Lead · Public high · Grades 9–12
211 students
| Measure | Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 Deadwood, South Dakota | Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 Lead, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 226 | #104 of 121 |
| National rank | #20837 of 50,301 | #8981 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 243 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Deadwood | Lead |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 47.8).
- •Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 21.4%).
- •Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.1).
- •Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 is the larger school with 243 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 Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 better than Lead-Deadwood High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 ranks higher (56.2 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 Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 and Lead-Deadwood High School - 01?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Deadwood and Lead in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03: 243. Lead-Deadwood High School - 01: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 and Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 is 142nd of 226 and Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 is 104th of 121 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).