For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,069 students in Belmont County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Belmont County, OH are St. Clairsville Middle School, Bellaire Middle School and Shadyside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Belmont County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belmont County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Clairsville Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Woodrow Ave
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 659-1591
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 659-1591
Gr: 5-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Bellaire Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54555 Bellaire-neffs Rd
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1635
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1635
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Shadyside High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3890 Lincoln Ave
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-3235
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-3235
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
The Bridgeport School District - Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55707 Industrial Dr
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Gr: 5-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Union Local Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66859 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Martins Ferry Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Ayers Limestone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9741
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9741
Gr: 5-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Powhatan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54685 Mount Victory Rd
Powhatan Point, OH 43942
(740) 795-5665
Powhatan Point, OH 43942
(740) 795-5665
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Belmont Career Center
Vocational School
68090 Hammond Rd
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-9130
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-9130
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Belmont County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Belmont County, OH include St. Clairsville Middle School, Bellaire Middle School and Shadyside High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Belmont County?
9 public middle schools are located in Belmont County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont County?
Belmont County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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