For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,023 students in Belmont County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Belmont County, OH are St. Clairsville Middle School, Bellaire Middle School and Shadyside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Belmont County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belmont County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Clairsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Woodrow Ave
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 659-1591
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 659-1591
Grades: 5-8
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Bellaire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54555 Bellaire-neffs Rd
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1635
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1635
Grades: 5-8
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Shadyside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Barnesville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
970 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Grades: 5-8
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
The Bridgeport School District - Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55707 Industrial Dr
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Rank: #66.
Powhatan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54685 Mount Victory Rd
Powhatan Point, OH 43942
(740) 795-5665
Powhatan Point, OH 43942
(740) 795-5665
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
Rank: #77.
Union Local Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66859 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #88.
Martins Ferry Middle School
Magnet 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
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belmont Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
68090 Hammond Rd
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-9130
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-9130
Grades: 7-12
| 285 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
Utica Shale Academy-belmont High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Belmont County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Belmont County, OH include St. Clairsville Middle School, Bellaire Middle School and Shadyside High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Belmont County?
9 public middle schools are located in Belmont County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont County?
Belmont County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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