Total enrollment
4,794
+891 (+23%) vs SY 2020-21
8 schools in Covington
Louisiana · Public K-12
Covington sits inside Louisiana with 8 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 4,794, and a mix of 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Covington
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
11,658
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
4,794
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
8
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Elementary School | Elementary | PK-03 | 551 |
| Covington High School | High | 09-12 | 1,600 |
| E. E. Lyon Elementary School | Elementary | PK-03 | 628 |
| Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center | Combined | 03-12 | 72 |
| Lee Road Junior High School | Elementary | PK-08 | 727 |
| Louisiana Key Academy Northshore | Elementary | KG-06 | 256 |
| Pine View Middle School | Middle | 04-06 | 694 |
| William Pitcher Junior High School | Middle | 07-08 | 266 |
About Covington
Public education in Covington, Louisiana runs across 8 schools that instructs roughly 4,794 students. By footprint, Covington sits in the middle-population bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Covington is around 599 students, 18% meaningfully above the Louisiana average of about 509.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Covington has increased 23% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,903 students to 4,794. The school count climbed from 7 to 8 across the same 4-year window.
On allk12, the community for Covington discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.