Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District, Ohio

Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District is a unified school district in Ottawa County, Ohio, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 9,458 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 110 sq mi (285 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
9,458 ± 388
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Ottawa County
Land area
110 sq mi (285 km²)
Median household income
$75,989 ± $7,539
Median home value
$196,900 ± $20,742
Water area
4.21 sq mi (10.9 km²)
State
Ohio
Census code (GEOID)
3904892
Coordinates (central point)
41.551478, -83.174380

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 Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District, largest first

  1. Salem Township5,267 people
  2. Oak Harbor (village)2,314 people
  3. Benton Township2,259 people
  4. Carroll Township1,899 people
  5. Rocky Ridge (village)282 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. Genoa Area Local School District9.2 mi west
  2. Woodmore Local School District9.7 mi southwest
  3. Port Clinton City School District11 mi east
  4. Oregon City School District12 mi northwest
  5. Fremont City School District12 mi south

These share a boundary with Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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