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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Belmont County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 8,756 students in Belmont County, OH (there are 9 private schools, serving 908 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Belmont County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Belmont County, OH are St. Clairsville Elementary School, Leona Ave Middle School and St. Clairsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Belmont County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Belmont County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Clairsville Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Norris St
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-0783
Gr: PK-4 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Leona Ave Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3795 Leona Ave
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-9220
Gr: 3-6 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
St. Clairsville Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 Woodrow Ave
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 659-1591
Gr: 5-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Barnesville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 W Church St
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
The Bridgeport School District - Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55707 Industrial Dr
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Bellaire Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
53299 Pike St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1272
Gr: PK-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Bellaire Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
54555 Bellaire-neffs Rd
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1635
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5002 Ayers Lime Stone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-1732
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Shadyside High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3890 Lincoln Ave
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-3235
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
St. Clairsville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Woodrow Ave
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-1584
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Union Local Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
66699 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Barnesville Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
970 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Gr: 5-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
The Bridgeport School District - Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
55707 Industrial Dr
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Gr: 5-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Union Local Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
66859 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1515.
Martins Ferry Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Ayers Limestone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9741
Gr: 5-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
The Bridgeport School District - High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
55707 Industrial Dr
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
Union Local High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
66779 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1181
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1818.
Powhatan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
54685 Mount Victory Rd
Powhatan Point, OH 43942
(740) 795-5665
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1919.
Martins Ferry High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Ayers Lime Stone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-0684
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2020.
Bellaire High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
349 35th St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
Barnesville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3617
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Belmont Career Center
Vocational School
68090 Hammond Rd
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-9130
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Ave Elementary School
4895 Jefferson Ave
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-9669
Gr: PK-3 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Belmont County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Belmont County, OH include St. Clairsville Elementary School, Leona Ave Middle School and St. Clairsville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Belmont County?
23 public schools are located in Belmont County.
What percentage of students in Belmont County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Belmont County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont County?
Belmont County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Belmont County are often viewed compared to one another?

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