📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Ohio: 7 Rated Districts
Ohio State Tests 2024–25 · percentile among Ohio districts
| Rank in OH | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Shadyside Local School District | Shadyside | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #2 | St. Clairsville-Richland City School District | Saint Clairsville | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #3 | Bellaire Local School District | Bellaire | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #4 | Barnesville Exempted Village School District | Barnesville | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #5 | Bridgeport Exempted Village School District | Bridgeport | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #6 | Martins Ferry City School District | Martins Ferry | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #7 | Union Local School District | Belmont | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
West Virginia: 2 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among West Virginia districts
| Rank in WV | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio County School District | Wheeling | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #2 | Marshall County School District | Moundsville | 7/10 Good | 66th |
Best School Districts in the Wheeling, WV-OH Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from Ohio State Tests 2024–25 (Ohio); EDFacts 2021–22 (West Virginia) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Ohio part of the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in the Ohio part of the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area, the highest-rated is Shadyside Local School District (Shadyside), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 82nd percentile of Ohio districts on Ohio State Tests 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the West Virginia part of the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area? ▼
Among the 2 rated districts in the West Virginia part of the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area, the highest-rated is Ohio County School District (Wheeling), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 88th percentile of West Virginia districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.