For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,840 students in Covington, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in Covington, LA are Covington High School and Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Covington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Covington, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Covington High School, with 72% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Covington, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 1,690 students
Rank: #22.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center
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
| 150 students
Covington, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Covington Pathways School (Closed 2023)
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 high schools in Covington, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Covington, LA include Covington High School and Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public high schools are located in Covington?
2 public high schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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