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Covington city

Virginia · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Covington city number 3, teaching approximately 1,085 Virginia students against a population of 5,680. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary and 1 middle schools.

7-year change in Covington city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,085
+34 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 76%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
9%
was 14%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,680
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,085
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$41,944
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
82.8%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
1
491 students
Middle
1
594 students
High
0
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
1,085 students · 1 district in Covington city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Covington city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
80%
Hispanic
4%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
78%
Hispanic
5%
Black
9%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
9.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.8%
civilian labor
Median age
38
23.0% under 18

Test scores in Covington city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Jeter-Watson Elementary· 69.0%
  2. Covington Middle· 58.0%

See all 2 schools in Covington city ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Covington MiddleCovingtonMiddle06-08594·
Jeter-Watson ElementaryCovingtonElementaryPK-05491·
Covington HighCovingtonCombinedM-M··

Cities in Covington city

Covington3 schools

About Covington city

Across the rural-scale Virginia county of Covington city of about 5,680 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 1,085 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $41,944, about 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 45% below the Virginia median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Covington city consists of 1 elementary school (491 students), 1 middle school (594), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Covington city is Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,085 students.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,085 students, rose 3% from the 1,051 reported in SY 2017-18. Covington city now counts 2 public schools, down from 3 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 14% to 9% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Covington city discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Covington city?
Covington city, Virginia has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,085 students.
How many middle schools are in Covington city?
Covington city, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 594 students.
How many elementary schools are in Covington city?
Covington city, Virginia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 491 students.
What is the largest school district in Covington city?
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is the largest school district in Covington city, serving approximately 1,085 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Covington city?
Covington city, Virginia has a population of approximately 5,680, with a median age of 38. About 23.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Covington city?
Median household income in Covington city is $41,944, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 20.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Covington city?
Approximately 9.5% of adults 25 and older in Covington city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Covington city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 82.8% of students in Covington city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Covington city schools?
Across Covington city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Covington city?
Covington city residents are approximately 80% White, 4% Hispanic, 13% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data