📊 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 →
All 7 Rated Districts in Belmont County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | 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 |
Best School Districts in Belmont County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Belmont County, Ohio that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using Ohio State Tests 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Ohio, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Belmont County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Belmont County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Belmont County, Ohio, 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.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.