Top Rankings
Covington County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,075 students in Covington County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Alabama.
Public Preschools in Covington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
3,028 Students
285,320 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
17,073 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Covington County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
6%
30%
% White
88%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,143 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,317 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,143
$12,875
Spending / Student
$11,317
$12,097
Best Covington County School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Straughn Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ws Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1641 Mohegan St
Lockhart, AL 36455
(334) 858-3294
Lockhart, AL 36455
(334) 858-3294
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Home School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12548 Falco Road
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Gr: PK-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Fleeta School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27463 County Road 30
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Red Level School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28551 Barrow Road
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Recent Articles
The School Choice Comparison Worksheet: 15 Factors Beyond Test Scores
Compare public schools with confidence using this 15-factor worksheet that looks beyond test scores to school culture, programs, safety, and student support.
Boundary Changes and Rezoning: How to Protect Your Child's School Plan
Learn why school boundary changes happen, how rezoning affects families, and the practical steps parents can take to protect their child's educational plan.
Teacher Turnover: How to Read the Warning Signs
Learn how to identify warning signs of teacher turnover, what causes frequent staff changes, and how parents can evaluate school stability.
