| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfish School District 40-2 | Spearfish | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 2,423 | 7 | K–12 | 2 |
| Meade School District 46-1 | Whitewood | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 3,058 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 | Deadwood | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 736 | 4 | K–12 | 3 |
| Belle Fourche School District 09-1 | Saint Onge | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,329 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
How Lawrence County compares
Together they enroll 7,546 students across 27 schools. The largest is Meade School District 46-1 with 3,058 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Lawrence County, South Dakota
Lawrence County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lawrence County is Spearfish School District 40-2 (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lawrence County, SD?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Lawrence County, SD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lawrence County, SD?
Of the districts serving Lawrence County, Spearfish School District 40-2 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th percentile among South Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Dakota only, never across state lines.