For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 567 students in Covington, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Covington, TN are Crestview Middle School and Tipton County Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Covington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Covington, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Covington, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Bert Johnston Av
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students
100 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5925
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5925
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Covington, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Covington, TN include Crestview Middle School and Tipton County Alternative Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Covington?
2 public middle schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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