For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,605 students in Covington County, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 144 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Covington County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Covington County, MS are Seminary Elementary School, Collins High School and Seminary High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Covington County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seminary Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Main St.
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3355
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3355
Grades: K-4
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Collins High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1208 S. Dogwood
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-3203
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-3203
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Seminary High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3220
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Grades: K-4
| 328 students
Rank: #55.
Seminary Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Main St
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4510
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4510
Grades: 5-8
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Carver Dr.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Grades: 5-8
| 256 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Olive Attendance Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 South 4th Street, P.o Box
Mount Olive, MS 39119
(601) 797-3939
Mount Olive, MS 39119
(601) 797-3939
Grades: K-12
| 359 students
Rank: #88.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
824 Hopewell Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
Covington Co Vocational Technical
Vocational School
1200 S. Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8253
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8253
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Covington County Alternative School
Alternative School
1104 S. Elm St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Covington County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Covington County, MS include Seminary Elementary School, Collins High School and Seminary High School.
How many public schools are located in Covington County, MS?
10 public schools are located in Covington County, MS.
What percentage of students in Covington County, MS go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Covington County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County, MS?
Covington County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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