For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,724 students in Covington County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Covington County, MS are Seminary Elementary School, Hopewell Elementary School and Seminary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Covington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seminary Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Main St.
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3355
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3355
Grades: K-4
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
824 Hopewell Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Grades: K-6
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Seminary Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Main St
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4510
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4510
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Olive Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Covington County Alternative School
Alternative School
1211 South Dogwood Street
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Covington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
104 Carver Dr.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Grades: 5-8
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Covington County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Covington County, MS include Seminary Elementary School, Hopewell Elementary School and Seminary Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Covington County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Covington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County?
Covington County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Covington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Covington County include: Seminary Elementary School vs. Mount Olive Attendance Center, Seminary Middle School vs. Mount Olive Attendance Center
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