Total enrollment
325
-143 (-31%) vs SY 2017-18
1 schools in Cove City
North Carolina · Public K-12
For a city in North Carolina, Cove City carries 1 public K-12 campus, with combined enrollment of about 325 students and an average school size near 325.
7-year change in Cove City
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
39%
was 44%
% Hispanic
18%
was 14%
% Black
35%
was 34%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| James W Smith Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 325 |
About Cove City
Public education in Cove City, North Carolina runs across 1 schools that serves roughly 325 students. By footprint, Cove City sits in the low-population bracket.
Average school size in Cove City is around 325 students, 43% lower than the North Carolina average of about 571.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 31%: 468 students in SY 2017-18 versus 325 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 44% to 39%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Cove City discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.