The Austrian has guided the Tykes to just one win in all competitions during his short time at the helm at Oakwell, with the Reds currently 13 games without a win.
Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Bristol City - a seventh-successive loss - has forced the hand of the club hierarchy who will now be searching for a third new manager in the space of 12 months.
We took a look at how Schopp's win percentage stacks up against the previous nine Barnsley managers, only including men who have taken charge of 10 or more games at the club.
. Markus Schopp - 6.3%
Markus Schopp, 6.3 per cent - The Austrian has won just one of his games in charge at Oakwell, leaving his win percentage record in the single figures. Photo: PA Wire
. Valerien Ismael - 55.6%
Valerien Ismael, 55.6 per cent - The former Bayern Munich and Crystal Palace defender took Barnsley from the relegation places into the play-offs last season before joining West Brom Photo: Getty Images
9. David Flitcroft - 34.1%
David Flitcroft, 34.1 per cent - After two wins in three games as caretaker boss Flitcroft was appointed permanently in January 2013. In November of the same year he was sacked with Barnsley bottom of the Championship. Photo: Getty Images
10. Keith Hill - 25.3%
Keith Hill, 25.3 per cent - The former Rochdale manager helped Barnsley avoid relegation in their first full season but was sacked the following campaign at the end of December 2012. Photo: Getty Images