South Sioux City Community Schools, Nebraska

South Sioux City Community Schools is a unified school district in Dakota County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 18,181 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 27.8 sq mi (72.1 km²) of land.

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South Sioux City Community Schools in Nebraska
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
18,181 ± 331
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Dakota County
Land area
27.8 sq mi (72.1 km²)
Median household income
$69,125 ± $4,597
Median home value
$180,700 ± $15,592
Water area
1.63 sq mi (4.22 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3176860
Coordinates (central point)
42.456882, -96.452132

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 South Sioux City Community Schools, largest first

  1. South Sioux City (city)13,907 people
  2. Dakota City (city)2,675 people
  3. Covington Precinct1,883 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. Sioux City Community School District, Iowa5.3 mi northeast
  2. Dakota Valley School District 61-8, South Dakota6.2 mi northwest
  3. Homer Community Schools7.2 mi south
  4. Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District, Iowa8.7 mi southeast
  5. Ponca Public Schools14 mi west

These share a boundary with South Sioux City Community Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with South Sioux City Community Schools before you rely on it.

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