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James A. Garfield Local School District, Ohio

James A. Garfield Local School District is a unified school district in Portage County, Ohio, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 8,817 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 53.7 sq mi (139 km²) of land.

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James A. Garfield Local School District in Ohio
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,817 ± 470
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Portage County
Land area
53.7 sq mi (139 km²)
Median household income
$75,848 ± $7,741
Median home value
$191,600 ± $12,035
Water area
0.37 sq mi (0.95 km²)
State
Ohio
Census code (GEOID)
3904920
Coordinates (central point)
41.276575, -81.095130
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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 James A. Garfield Local School District, largest first

  1. Nelson Township3,110 people
  2. Garrettsville (village)2,752 people
  3. Freedom Township2,675 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. Windham Exempted Village School District2.7 mi southeast
  2. Crestwood Local School District6.7 mi west
  3. Southington Local School District8.1 mi east
  4. Ravenna City School District11 mi southwest
  5. Cardinal Local School District13 mi north
  6. Berkshire Local School District18 mi north

These share a boundary with James A. Garfield Local School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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