Top 10 Best Belmont County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 8,904 students in Belmont County, OH (there are 8 private schools, serving 874 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Belmont County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Belmont County, OH are St Clairsville Elementary School, Leona Ave Middle School and St Clairsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Belmont County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Belmont County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St Clairsville Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 Norris St
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-0783
Grades: PK-4
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Leona Ave Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3795 Leona Ave
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-9220
Grades: 3-6
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
St Clairsville High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
102 Woodrow Ave
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-1584
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
St Clairsville Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
104 Woodrow Ave
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 659-1591
Grades: 5-8
| 518 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5002 Ayers Lime Stone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-1732
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
The Bridgeport School District - Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55707 Industrial Dr
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Barnesville Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 W Church St
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Rank: #88.
Bellaire Elementary School
Reading: 40-44%
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
53299 Pike St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1272
Grades: PK-4
| 461 students
Rank: #99.
The Bridgeport School District - Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
55707 Industrial Dr
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Grades: 5-8
| 227 students
Rank: #1010.
Union Local Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
66699 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #1111.
Bellaire Middle School
Math: 75% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
54555 Bellaire-neffs Rd
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1635
Grades: 5-8
| 337 students
Rank: #1212.
Barnesville Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
970 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Grades: 5-8
| 422 students
Rank: #1313.
Union Local Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
66859 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #1414.
Barnesville High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3617
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #1515.
Bellaire High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
349 35th St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-3652
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #1616.
Union Local High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
66779 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1181
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #1717.
Martins Ferry Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Ayers Limestone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9741
Grades: 5-8
| 436 students
Rank: #1818.
Martins Ferry High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Ayers Lime Stone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-0684
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #1919.
Shadyside High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3890 Lincoln Ave
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-3235
Grades: 7-12
| 330 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
The Bridgeport School District - High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55707 Industrial Dr
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Powhatan Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
54685 Mount Victory Rd
Powhatan Point, OH 43942
(740) 795-5665
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belmont Career Center
Vocational School
68090 Hammond Rd
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-9130
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
4895 Jefferson Ave
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-9669
Grades: PK-2
| 205 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Belmont County, OH

Belmont County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
68583 Scott St
Lansing, OH 43934
(740) 635-2573
Grades: PK-2
| 163 students
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9352
Grades: K-4
| 189 students
Broadway And School Sts
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-3754
Grades: K-3
| 179 students
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Belmont County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Belmont County, OH include St Clairsville Elementary School, Leona Ave Middle School and St Clairsville High School.
How many public schools are located in Belmont County, OH?
23 public schools are located in Belmont County, OH.
What percentage of students in Belmont County, OH go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Belmont County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont County, OH?
Belmont County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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