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West Iron County Public Schools, Michigan

West Iron County Public Schools is a unified school district in Iron County, Michigan, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 6,909 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 555 sq mi (1,438 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,909 ± 217
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Iron County
Land area
555 sq mi (1,438 km²)
Median household income
$54,921 ± $4,154
Median home value
$106,600 ± $7,679
Water area
18.4 sq mi (47.7 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2632910
Coordinates (central point)
46.219650, -88.749029
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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 West Iron County Public Schools, largest first

  1. Iron River (city)3,002 people
  2. Stambaugh Township1,223 people
  3. Bates Township927 people
  4. Iron River Township861 people
  5. Caspian (city)600 people
  6. Gaastra (city)296 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. Phelps School District, Wisconsin19 mi southwest
  2. Forest Park School District20 mi east
  3. Watersmeet Township School District22 mi west
  4. L'Anse Area Schools24 mi north
  5. Florence School District, Wisconsin29 mi southeast
  6. Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated Schools31 mi northwest
  7. Crandon School District, Wisconsin34 mi south

These share a boundary with West Iron County Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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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 West Iron County Public Schools before you rely on it.

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