For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,263 students in 24426, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 78 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 24426, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24426, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 24426 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24426, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24426, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alleghany High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Mountaineer Drive
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 831 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: PK-3 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Callaghan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4050 Midland Trail
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Gleason Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 4-7 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Rank: n/an/a
560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
24426, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5403 Boiling Spring Circle
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1817
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1817
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Gr: 8-12 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Jackson River Tech Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24426, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24426, VA include Alleghany High School, Edgemont Primary and Callaghan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24426?
8 public schools are located in 24426.
What percentage of students in 24426 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 24426 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24426?
24426 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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