For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,772 students in Belmont County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Belmont County, OH are Shadyside High School, St. Clairsville High School and The Bridgeport School District - High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Belmont County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Belmont County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barnesville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Belmont County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
St. Clairsville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 Woodrow Ave
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-1584
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-1584
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
The Bridgeport School District - High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55707 Industrial Dr
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #44.
Union Local High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66779 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1181
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1181
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Bellaire High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
349 35th St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-3652
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-3652
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #77.
Barnesville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3617
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3617
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 328 students
Belmont County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
68583 Scott St
Lansing, OH 43934
(740) 635-2573
Lansing, OH 43934
(740) 635-2573
Grades: PK-2
| 163 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
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belmont County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Belmont County, OH include Shadyside High School, St. Clairsville High School and The Bridgeport School District - High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belmont County?
8 public high schools are located in Belmont County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont County?
Belmont County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Belmont County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Belmont County include: Union Local High School vs. St. Clairsville High School, Belmont Career Center vs. St. Clairsville High School, The Bridgeport School District - High School vs. Bellaire High School
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