Lawrence County Public Schools
Lawrence County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,281
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Lawrence County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lawrence County has 2 district entries. Spearfish School District 40-2 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Spearfish has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Lawrence County
Reported Enrollment
3,281
14 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Lawrence County
Spearfish School District 40-2
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
14 Public Schools in Lawrence County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfish High School - 01 | Listed only | Spearfish School District 40-2 | Spearfish, 57783Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 796 |
| Spearfish Middle School - 05 | Listed only | Spearfish School District 40-2 | Spearfish, 57783Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 600 |
| Creekside Elementary - 07 | Listed only | Spearfish School District 40-2 | Spearfish, 57783Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 498 |
| West Elementary - 03 | Listed only | Spearfish School District 40-2 | Spearfish, 57783Town: Distant | 1–2 | Primary | 352 |
| Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 | Listed only | Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 | Deadwood, 57732Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 293 |
| Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 | Listed only | Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 | Lead, 57754Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 222 |
| Mountain View Elementary - 08 | Listed only | Spearfish School District 40-2 | Spearfish, 57783Town: Distant | KG | Primary | 168 |
| Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02 | Listed only | Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 | Lead, 57754Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 159 |
| Whitewood Elementary - 04 | Listed only | Meade School District 46-1 | Whitewood, 57793Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 109 |
| Lead-Deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10 | Listed only | Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 | Nemo, 57759Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 60 |
| Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 | Listed only | Spearfish School District 40-2 | Spearfish, 57783Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 22 |
| Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 | Listed only | Spearfish School District 40-2 | Spearfish, 57783Town: Distant | 4–8 | Alternative | 2 |
| Black Hills Academy at Canyon Hills - 08 | Listed only | Black Hills Special Services Cooperative | Spearfish, 57783Town: Distant | 4–8 | Alternative | 0 |
| Black Hills Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 07 | Listed only | Black Hills Special Services Cooperative | Spearfish, 57783Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Spearfish High School - 01
Spearfish School District 40-2
Spearfish, 57783 / Town: Distant
Spearfish Middle School - 05
Spearfish School District 40-2
Spearfish, 57783 / Town: Distant
Creekside Elementary - 07
Spearfish School District 40-2
Spearfish, 57783 / Town: Distant
West Elementary - 03
Spearfish School District 40-2
Spearfish, 57783 / Town: Distant
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
Deadwood, 57732 / Town: Distant
Lead-Deadwood High School - 01
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
Lead, 57754 / Town: Distant
Mountain View Elementary - 08
Spearfish School District 40-2
Spearfish, 57783 / Town: Distant
Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
Lead, 57754 / Town: Distant
Whitewood Elementary - 04
Meade School District 46-1
Whitewood, 57793 / Rural: Distant
Lead-Deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
Nemo, 57759 / Rural: Distant
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10
Spearfish School District 40-2
Spearfish, 57783 / Town: Distant
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09
Spearfish School District 40-2
Spearfish, 57783 / Town: Distant
Black Hills Academy at Canyon Hills - 08
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Spearfish, 57783 / Town: Distant
Black Hills Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 07
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Spearfish, 57783 / Town: Distant
Lawrence County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lawrence County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Lawrence County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Lawrence County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Lawrence County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Lawrence County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Lawrence County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.