Best Schools in Belmont County, OH
Belmont County, OH has 36 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 11,838 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Belmont County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Belmont County, OH
The top high schools in Belmont County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shadyside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shadyside Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 307 Students
2. St Clairsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Clairsville-richland City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students
3. Barnesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnesville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
4. Bellaire High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellaire Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 301 Students
5. Union Local High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
6. Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Hills City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 599 Students
7. Martins Ferry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martins Ferry City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 397 Students
8. Buckeye Local High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students
9. Beallsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Switzerland Of Ohio Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
10. The Bridgeport School District - High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgeport Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students
Best Middle Schools in Belmont County, OH
The top middle schools in Belmont County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bellaire Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellaire Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 357 Students
2. St Clairsville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Clairsville-richland City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 510 Students
3. Barnesville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnesville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 436 Students
4. Martins Ferry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martins Ferry City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 389 Students
5. Union Local Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
6. The Bridgeport School District - Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgeport Exempted Village • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
7. Buckeye Local Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 209 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Belmont County, OH
The top elementary schools in Belmont County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Clairsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Clairsville-richland City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 600 Students
2. The Bridgeport School District - Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgeport Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 346 Students
3. Leona Ave Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shadyside Local • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 188 Students
4. Barnesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnesville Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 544 Students
5. Bellaire Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellaire Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 474 Students
6. Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martins Ferry City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 531 Students
7. Buckeye South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students
8. Beallsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Switzerland Of Ohio Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 169 Students
9. Union Local Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
10. Harrison Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 807 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Belmont County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Belmont County, OH has a total population of 66,497 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Belmont County, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Belmont County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Belmont County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Belmont County, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Belmont County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Belmont County, OH
How many schools are in Belmont County, OH?
Belmont County, OH has 36 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 11,838 students in total.
How do schools in Belmont County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Belmont County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Belmont County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Belmont County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Belmont County
7 places in Belmont County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Barnesville (3)
- Bellaire (3)
- Belmont (3)
- Bridgeport (3)
- Shadyside (3)
- Martins Ferry (2)
- Powhatan Point (1)
School districts (7)
- Barnesville Exempted Village (3 schools)
- Bellaire Local (3 schools)
- Bridgeport Exempted Village (3 schools)
- Martins Ferry City (3 schools)
- Shadyside Local (3 schools)
- St Clairsville-Richland City (3 schools)
- Union Local (3 schools)