Northwest School District, Michigan

Northwest School District is a unified school district in Jackson County, Michigan, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 28,343 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 103 sq mi (267 km²) of land.

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Northwest School District in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
28,343 ± 848
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Jackson County
Land area
103 sq mi (267 km²)
Median household income
$71,340 ± $6,309
Median home value
$194,000 ± $14,144
Water area
1.82 sq mi (4.71 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2626010
Coordinates (central point)
42.361951, -84.435520

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 Northwest School District, largest first

  1. Blackman Charter Township25,605 people
  2. Rives Township4,782 people
  3. Henrietta Township4,681 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. Leslie Public Schools6.3 mi north
  2. East Jackson Community Schools8.0 mi southeast
  3. Western School District9.5 mi southwest
  4. Jackson Public Schools10 mi south
  5. Springport Public Schools13 mi west
  6. Stockbridge Community Schools14 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Northwest School District. 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 Northwest School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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