Total enrollment
2,900
-596 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Covington
Tennessee · Public K-12
Looking for a public school in Covington? The city has 6 K-12 options totaling roughly 2,900 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Covington
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 53%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
48%
was 44%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 593 |
| Charger Academy | Elementary | PK-05 | 528 |
| Covington High School | High | 09-12 | 643 |
| Crestview Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 569 |
| Crestview Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 482 |
| Tipton County Alternative Learning Center | Combined | KG-12 | 85 |
About Covington
Covington, Tennessee is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,900 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 483, noticeably below the state mean of about 537.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Covington has decreased 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,496 students to 2,900. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 53% to 45% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Covington discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.