| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox School District 41-4 | Lennox | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 1,211 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Canton School District 41-1 | Canton | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 874 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Tea Area School District 41-5 | Tea | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 2,361 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Harrisburg School District 41-2 | Harrisburg | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 5,912 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 | Hudson | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 352 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lincoln County compares
Together they enroll 10,710 students across 27 schools. The largest is Harrisburg School District 41-2 with 5,912 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Lincoln County, South Dakota
Lincoln County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lincoln County is Lennox School District 41-4 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lincoln County, SD?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Lincoln County, SD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lincoln County, SD?
Of the districts serving Lincoln County, Lennox School District 41-4 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among South Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Dakota only, never across state lines.