For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,310 students in Martins Ferry, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 241 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Martins Ferry, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Martins Ferry, OH are Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School, Martins Ferry Middle School and Martins Ferry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martins Ferry, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Martins Ferry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Martins Ferry, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5002 Ayers Lime Stone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-1732
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-1732
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Martins Ferry Middle School
(Math: 41% | 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
Grades: 5-8
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Martins Ferry High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Ayers Lime Stone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-0684
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-0684
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Martins Ferry, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9352
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9352
Grades: K-4
| 189 students
Broadway And School Sts
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-3754
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-3754
Grades: K-3
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Martins Ferry, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Martins Ferry, OH include Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School, Martins Ferry Middle School and Martins Ferry High School.
How many public schools are located in Martins Ferry?
3 public schools are located in Martins Ferry.
What percentage of students in Martins Ferry go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Martins Ferry are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Martins Ferry?
Martins Ferry public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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