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2 schools in Lead

South Dakota · Public K-12

Lead, South Dakota has 2 public K-12 schools in service today, teaching roughly 350 students (an average of 175 per campus).

7-year change in Lead

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
350
-36 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 85%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Lead-Deadwood High School - 01High09-12211
Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02Middle06-08139

About Lead

Across Lead, South Dakota, 2 public schools hosts about 350 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 175, noticeably below the state mean of about 208.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 350 students, decreased 9% from the 386 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lead discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lead?
Lead, South Dakota has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 350 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lead?
Lead has 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lead?
Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 is the largest public school in Lead by enrollment, with approximately 211 students.
What school districts serve Lead?
Lead public schools are operated by Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1.
What grade levels do public schools in Lead cover?
Public schools in Lead serve students from grade 6 through grade 12.