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Waubay School District 18-3, South Dakota

Waubay School District 18-3 is a unified school district in Day County, Roberts County, and Grant County, South Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,170 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 180 sq mi (467 km²) of land.

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Waubay School District 18-3 in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,170 ± 210
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Day County70% of the district’s landRoberts County20% of the district’s landGrant County11% of the district’s land
Land area
180 sq mi (467 km²)
Median household income
$53,864 ± $10,779
Median home value
$165,400 ± $57,825
Water area
17.3 sq mi (44.7 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4676680
Coordinates (central point)
45.305086, -97.266650
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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 Waubay School District 18-3, largest first

  1. Waubay Township653 people
  2. Waubay (city)337 people
  3. Enemy Swim (CDP)301 people
  4. Central Point Township85 people
  5. Ortley (town)73 people
  6. Egeland Township48 people
  7. Alto Township34 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. Summit School District 54-69.5 mi east
  2. Webster School District 18-511 mi west
  3. Florence School District 14-116 mi south
  4. Wilmot School District 54-720 mi east
  5. Waverly School District 14-523 mi southeast
  6. Watertown School District 14-426 mi south
  7. Sisseton School District 54-230 mi north
  8. Langford School District 45-531 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Waubay School District 18-3. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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