Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 vs Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 4.6 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 Middle School - 02
Lead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
139 students
| Measure | Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 Deadwood, South Dakota | Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02 Lead, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 226 | #73 of 102 |
| National rank | #20837 of 50,301 | #6506 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 243 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Deadwood | Lead |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.2 vs 55.3).
- •Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 25.2%).
- •Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.9).
- •Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 is the larger school with 243 students compared with 139.
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 Middle School - 02?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 and Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Deadwood and Lead in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03: 243. Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 and Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 is 142nd of 226 and Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02 is 73rd of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).