Charger Academy

760 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charger Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charger Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Charger Academy's student population of 418 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Charger Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charger Academy is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1358 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charger Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charger Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Charger Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
72%
21%
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White
21%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Charger Academy and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charger Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charger Academy's ranking?
Charger Academy is ranked #1358 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Charger Academy often compared to?
Charger Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Crestview Middle School, Atoka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Charger Academy?
418 students attend Charger Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Charger Academy students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charger Academy?
Charger Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charger Academy offer ?
Charger Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charger Academy part of?
Charger Academy is part of Tipton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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