For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,348 students in Barnesville, OH (there are , serving 39 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Barnesville, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Barnesville, OH are Barnesville Elementary School, Barnesville Middle School and Barnesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnesville, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Barnesville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Barnesville, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 W Church St
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Barnesville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
970 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Grades: 5-8
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Barnesville, Ohio ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barnesville, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Barnesville, OH include Barnesville Elementary School, Barnesville Middle School and Barnesville High School.
How many public schools are located in Barnesville?
3 public schools are located in Barnesville.
What percentage of students in Barnesville go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Barnesville are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barnesville?
Barnesville public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Barnesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Barnesville include: Barnesville Middle School vs. Barnesville High School, Barnesville High School vs. Barnesville Middle School
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