For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,272 students in Covington City, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 87 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Covington City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Covington City, VA are Alleghany High School, Edgemont Primary and Callaghan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Covington City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Covington City (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alleghany High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Mountaineer Drive
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Edgemont Primary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
574 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1420
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1420
Grades: PK-3
| 315 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Callaghan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4050 Midland Trail
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mt View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Gleason Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Jeter-watson Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Grades: 4-7
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Covington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Grades: 8-12
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson River Tech Center
Vocational School
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Covington City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5403 Boiling Spring Circle
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1817
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1817
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Covington City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Covington City, VA include Alleghany High School, Edgemont Primary and Callaghan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Covington City, VA?
7 public schools are located in Covington City, VA.
What percentage of students in Covington City, VA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Covington City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Covington City, VA?
Covington City, VA public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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