For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 918 students in Covington, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Covington, VA is Alleghany High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Covington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Covington, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alleghany High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Covington, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alleghany High School
Magnet 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
| 579 students
Rank: n/an/a
Covington High School
Magnet School
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Grades: 8-12
| 339 students
Covington, Virginia 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
574 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1420
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1420
Grades: PK-3
| 315 students
Jackson River Tech Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Covington, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Covington, VA include Alleghany High School.
How many public high schools are located in Covington?
2 public high schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Covington include: Covington High School vs. Alleghany High School, Alleghany High School vs. Covington High School
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