Leola School District 44-2, South Dakota

Leola School District 44-2 is a unified school district in McPherson County, South Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,040 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 589 sq mi (1,526 km²) of land.

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Leola School District 44-2 in South Dakota
Leola School District 44-2 and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,040 ± 133
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
McPherson County
Land area
589 sq mi (1,526 km²)
Median household income
$79,485 ± $14,857
Median home value
$94,100 ± $22,917
Water area
8.01 sq mi (20.8 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4641640
Coordinates (central point)
45.803063, -99.016873

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 Leola School District 44-2, largest first

  1. Leola (city)381 people
  2. Weber Township262 people
  3. Spring Creek Colony (CDP)209 people
  4. Hoffman Township22 people
  5. Carl Township16 people
  6. Grassland Colony (CDP)15 people
  7. Long Lake (town)14 people
  8. Wachter Township10 people
  9. Wetonka (town)7 people
  10. Long Lake Colony (CDP)0 people
  11. Wacker Township0 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. Ashley Public School District 9, North Dakota23 mi northwest
  2. Frederick Area School District 06-223 mi east
  3. Ellendale Public School District 40, North Dakota26 mi northeast
  4. Eureka School District 44-127 mi west
  5. Ipswich School District 22-628 mi south
  6. Edmunds Central School District 22-529 mi southwest
  7. Aberdeen School District 06-133 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Leola School District 44-2. 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 Leola School District 44-2 before you rely on it.

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