Best Covington County Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,150 students in Covington County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Covington County, MS are Seminary High School, Mt. Olive Attendance Center and Collins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Covington County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seminary High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Covington County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seminary High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Olive Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 South 4th Street, P.o Box
Mount Olive, MS 39119
(601) 797-3939
Gr: K-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Collins High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1208 S. Dogwood
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-3203
Gr: 7-13 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Covington Co Vocational Technical
Vocational School
1200 S. Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8253
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Covington County Alternative School
Alternative School
1211 South Dogwood Street
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Gr: K-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Covington County, MS

Covington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
104 Carver Dr.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Covington County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Covington County, MS include Seminary High School, Mt. Olive Attendance Center and Collins High School.
How many public high schools are located in Covington County?
5 public high schools are located in Covington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County?
Covington County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Covington County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

Does Your Public School Have Enough Nurses?
Does Your Public School Have Enough Nurses?
Learn whether your public school has enough nurses, how staffing affects student safety, chronic illness management, emergency care, and what parents should ask about available school health services today.
When Your Child Falls Behind Without Special Education
When Your Child Falls Behind Without Special Education
Learn what happens when your child falls behind academically but doesn't qualify for special education, including available school interventions, parent rights, tutoring options, and practical strategies for securing support.
When Your Child Finishes Classwork Faster Than Others
When Your Child Finishes Classwork Faster Than Others
Discover why some children finish classwork faster than classmates, how teachers manage early finishers, and what parents can do to ensure meaningful learning, appropriate challenges, and continued academic growth.

Quick Links