Covington High School serves 339 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Covington High School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Covington High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
52%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Covington High School often compared to?
Covington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alleghany High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Covington High School?
339 students attend Covington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Covington High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covington High School?
Covington High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Covington High School offer ?
Covington High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Covington High School part of?
Covington High School is part of Alleghany Highlands School District.
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