For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,319 students in Barnesville, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Barnesville, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Barnesville, OH are Barnesville Elementary School, Barnesville Middle School and Barnesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnesville, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Barnesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Barnesville, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 W Church St
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Barnesville Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
970 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Gr: 5-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Barnesville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3617
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3617
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Barnesville, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Barnesville, OH include Barnesville Elementary School, Barnesville Middle School and Barnesville High School.
How many public schools are located in Barnesville?
3 public schools are located in Barnesville.
What percentage of students in Barnesville go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Barnesville are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barnesville?
Barnesville public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Barnesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Barnesville include: Barnesville High School vs. Barnesville Middle School, Barnesville Middle School vs. Barnesville High School
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