For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 581 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 27% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Covington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Covington, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 79 students
Covington, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Bert Johnston Av
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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