For the 2026 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 87%.
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 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Belmont County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
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
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-9130
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 34% (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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