Merrill Community Schools, Michigan

Merrill Community Schools is a unified school district in Saginaw County, Midland County, and Gratiot County, Michigan, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 4,737 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 101 sq mi (260 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,737 ± 369
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Saginaw County75% of the district’s landMidland County18% of the district’s landGratiot County7% of the district’s land
Land area
101 sq mi (260 km²)
Median household income
$72,066 ± $4,332
Median home value
$161,400 ± $6,934
Water area
0.35 sq mi (0.91 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2623610
Coordinates (central point)
43.380623, -84.320603

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 Merrill Community Schools, largest first

  1. Mount Haley Township1,723 people
  2. Jonesfield Township1,594 people
  3. Lakefield Township947 people
  4. Merrill (village)798 people
  5. Marion Township560 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. Hemlock Public School District6.2 mi northeast
  2. Breckenridge Community Schools8.1 mi northwest
  3. St. Charles Community Schools9.6 mi southeast
  4. Ashley Community Schools14 mi south
  5. Bullock Creek School District15 mi north
  6. Ithaca Public Schools16 mi southwest
  7. Chesaning Union Schools16 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Merrill Community Schools. 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 Merrill Community Schools before you rely on it.

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