For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,269 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 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), 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 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Martins Ferry, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Martins Ferry High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Martins Ferry, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9352
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9352
Gr: K-4 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Broadway And School Sts
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-3754
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-3754
Gr: K-3 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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