For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 594 students in 24426, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 24426, VA is Covington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 24426 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 24426, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24426, VA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 middle schools in 24426, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 24426, VA include Covington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 24426?
1 public middle schools are located in 24426.
What is the racial composition of students in 24426?
24426 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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