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Best Lawrence County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,102 students in Lawrence County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, SD are Spearfish High School - 01, Black Hills Education Connections - 06 and Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Lawrence County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spearfish High School - 01, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Lawrence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spearfish High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1725 N Main
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1212
Gr: 9-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Black Hills Education Connections - 06
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2910 4th Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-8286
Gr: 10-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22023 Job Corps Ctr
Nemo, SD 57759
(605) 578-2371
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1229
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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Lawrence County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2910 4th Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Gr: 9-12
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 8 students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, SD include Spearfish High School - 01, Black Hills Education Connections - 06 and Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
6 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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