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Canton School District 41-1, South Dakota

Canton School District 41-1 is a unified school district in Lincoln County, South Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 5,574 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 194 sq mi (504 km²) of land.

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Canton School District 41-1 in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
5,574 ± 476
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Lincoln County
Land area
194 sq mi (504 km²)
Median household income
$85,417 ± $12,603
Median home value
$263,500 ± $46,502
Water area
0.21 sq mi (0.53 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4610560
Coordinates (central point)
43.276838, -96.642758
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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 School District 41-1, largest first

  1. Canton (city)3,033 people
  2. Dayton Township1,006 people
  3. Shindler (CDP)579 people
  4. Canton Township514 people
  5. Highland Township389 people
  6. Lynn Township325 people
  7. Fairview Township193 people
  8. Fairview (town)102 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. Harrisburg School District 41-212 mi north
  2. West Lyon Community School District, Iowa13 mi northeast
  3. Lennox School District 41-414 mi northwest
  4. Rock Valley Community School District, Iowa15 mi east
  5. Beresford School District 61-217 mi southwest
  6. Alcester-Hudson School District 61-117 mi south
  7. Brandon Valley School District 49-222 mi north

These share a boundary with Canton School District 41-1. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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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 Canton School District 41-1 before you rely on it.

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