Martins Ferry High School is a public high school in Martins Ferry, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Martins Ferry City School District.
Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, Martins Ferry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martins Ferry High School's attendance zone covers the entire Martins Ferry school district, encompassing approximately 26.1 square miles. The area is typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martins Ferry High School's student population of 343 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Go Riders!
School Rankings
Martins Ferry High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martins Ferry High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2234 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, White
School Mascot
Riders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martins Ferry High School's ranking?
Martins Ferry High School is ranked #2234 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Martins Ferry High School often compared to?
Martins Ferry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Bridgeport School District - High School, St. Clairsville High School, Bellaire High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martins Ferry High School?
The graduation rate of Martins Ferry High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Martins Ferry High School?
343 students attend Martins Ferry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Martins Ferry High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martins Ferry High School?
Martins Ferry High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martins Ferry High School offer ?
Martins Ferry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martins Ferry High School part of?
Martins Ferry High School is part of Martins Ferry City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I feel as though the Martins Ferry City School District is pretty satisfactory in both its staff and programs. The teachers are good at teaching their subject. The programs available are examples like The Staying Clean Club, The Tech Club, The Wilderness Explorer Club formally known as the Paranormal Club, to name a few. The punishments for breaking the rules are fair for the most part. The Martins Ferry handbook states all of the rules and regulations, for example, no holes above the knees, no bullying, no weapons on school property, etc. As today is my last day at Ferry Schools, I decided to leave a review for my home school, Martins Ferry, Home of the Purple Riders.
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