Below Average
#2737 of 3,441 schools in OH
Martins Ferry High School
High School · Martins Ferry City · Martins Ferry, OH
A Martins Ferry City high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5000 Ayers Lime Stone Rd, Martins Ferry, OH 43935
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Martins Ferry High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martins Ferry High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated764/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Martins Ferry), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,109
Median home value
$101,400
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speiro AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| The Linsly SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 5–12 | 3.0 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| The Bridgeport School District - High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Wheeling Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,492 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Martins Ferry City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martins Ferry High School is listed in Martins Ferry City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martins Ferry High School
Martins Ferry High School is a public high school in Martins Ferry, OH, part of Martins Ferry City, serving approximately 380 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,737 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martins Ferry High School
What grades does Martins Ferry High School serve?
Martins Ferry High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Martins Ferry High School?
Martins Ferry High School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martins Ferry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martins Ferry High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martins Ferry High School rank in OH?
Martins Ferry High School ranks #2,737 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Martins Ferry High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Martins Ferry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Martins Ferry High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martins Ferry High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Martins Ferry High School a charter school?
No, Martins Ferry High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martins Ferry High School a Title I school?
No, Martins Ferry High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martins Ferry High School?
99.2% of students at Martins Ferry High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Belmont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (740) 633-0684
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43935)
- 7,918
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43935; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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