Lyman School District 42-1, South Dakota

Lyman School District 42-1 is a unified school district in Lyman County, South Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,944 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,177 sq mi (3,049 km²) of land.

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Lyman School District 42-1 in South Dakota
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Lyman School District 42-1 and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,944 ± 139
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Lyman County
Land area
1,177 sq mi (3,049 km²)
Median household income
$65,926 ± $6,773
Median home value
$160,700 ± $11,268
Water area
40 sq mi (104 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4644770
Coordinates (central point)
43.955918, -99.993685

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 Lyman School District 42-1, largest first

  1. Lower Brule (CDP)743 people
  2. West Brule (CDP)471 people
  3. Presho (city)313 people
  4. Kennebec (town)296 people
  5. Reliance (town)211 people
  6. Vivian Township158 people
  7. Vivian (CDP)50 people
  8. Rex Township16 people
  9. Pratt 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. Chamberlain School District 07-132 mi east
  2. Jones County School District 37-334 mi west
  3. Winner School District 59-238 mi south
  4. Highmore-Harrold School District 34-242 mi northeast
  5. White River School District 47-146 mi southwest
  6. Stanley County School District 57-149 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Lyman School District 42-1. 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 Lyman School District 42-1 before you rely on it.

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