Canton R-V School District, Missouri

Canton R-V School District is a unified school district in Lewis County and Clark County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 4,197 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 136 sq mi (352 km²) of land.

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Canton R-V School District in Missouri
Canton R-V School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,197 ± 269
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Lewis County87% of the district’s landClark County14% of the district’s land
Land area
136 sq mi (352 km²)
Median household income
$59,000 ± $8,862
Median home value
$154,100 ± $21,443
Water area
2.62 sq mi (6.79 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2907080
Coordinates (central point)
40.199728, -91.652039

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Canton R-V School District, largest first

  1. Canton Township3,725 people
  2. Canton (city)2,752 people
  3. Lyon Township284 people
  4. Williamstown (CDP)23 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Lewis County C-1 School District11 mi southwest
  2. Clark County R-I School District15 mi north
  3. Warsaw Community Unit School District 316, Illinois16 mi east
  4. Community Unit School District 4, Illinois18 mi east

These share a boundary with Canton R-V School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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