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Best Belmont County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,069 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 58% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Belmont County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Belmont County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
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 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Barnesville Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
970 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Gr: 5-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
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 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
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 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
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 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
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 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Belmont County, OH

Belmont County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lansing Primary Elementary School (Closed 2008)
68583 Scott St
Lansing, OH 43934
(740) 635-2573
Gr: PK-2 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
North Elementary School (Closed 2009)
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9352
Gr: K-4 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
South Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Broadway And School Sts
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-3754
Gr: K-3 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Utica Shale Academy-belmont High School (Closed 2023)
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students

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 Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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