| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadyside Local School District | Shadyside | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 717 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| St. Clairsville-Richland City School District | Glencoe | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,592 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Bellaire Local School District | Bellaire | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,132 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Barnesville Exempted Village School District | Barnesville | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,380 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bridgeport Exempted Village School District | Barton | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 749 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Switzerland of Ohio Local School District | Alledonia | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 1,946 | 9 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Martins Ferry City School District | Martins Ferry | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1,317 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Union Local School District | Belmont | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 1,411 | 3 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Belmont County compares
Together they enroll 10,244 students across 30 schools. The largest is Switzerland of Ohio Local School District with 1,946 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Belmont County, Ohio
Belmont County has 8 public school districts covering 23 zip codes. The top-rated district in Belmont County is Shadyside Local School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Belmont County, OH?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Belmont County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Belmont County, OH?
Of the districts serving Belmont County, Shadyside Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.