For the 2026 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 less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Covington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Seminary Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Main St, P. O. Box 35
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4510
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4510
Gr: 5-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Mt. 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
Gr: K-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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
Gr: K-12
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 less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (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. Mt. Olive Attendance Center, Seminary Middle School vs. Mt. Olive Attendance Center
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