For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,485 students in Covington, LA (there are 9 private schools, serving 5,047 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in Covington, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Covington, LA are Covington Elementary School, Lee Road Junior High School and E. E. Lyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Covington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Covington, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 South Jackson Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
Grades: PK-3
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Road Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
79131 Highway 40
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 892-3636
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 892-3636
Grades: PK-8
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
E. E. Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 North Florida Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-0869
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-0869
Grades: PK-3
| 608 students
Rank: #44.
Covington High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73030 Lion Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 1,512 students
Rank: #55.
Pine View Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 West 27th Avenue
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-6204
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-6204
Grades: 4-6
| 577 students
Rank: #66.
William Pitcher Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 South Jefferson Avenue
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3021
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3021
Grades: 7-8
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
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Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Grades: 3-12
| 64 students
Covington, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Covington Pathways School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
801 North Tyler Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 898-3314
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 898-3314
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Covington, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Covington, LA include Covington Elementary School, Lee Road Junior High School and E. E. Lyon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Covington, LA?
7 public schools are located in Covington, LA.
What percentage of students in Covington, LA go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in Covington, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Covington, LA?
Covington, LA public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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