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Covington County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,609 students in Covington County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Covington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,609 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
238 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Covington County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#81 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
1,260 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
48%
47%
# White Students
1,099 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
42%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
241
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
209
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
195
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
208
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
229
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
216
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
68
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,075 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,011 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,075
$12,143
Spending / Student
$12,011
$12,013
Best Covington County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seminary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Main St.
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3355
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3355
Grades: K-4
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Seminary High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3220
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Seminary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Main St
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4510
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4510
Grades: 5-8
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Hopewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
824 Hopewell Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Collins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Grades: K-4
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Olive Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 South 4th Street, P.o Box
Mount Olive, MS 39119
(601) 797-3939
Mount Olive, MS 39119
(601) 797-3939
Grades: K-12
| 333 students
Rank: #77.
Collins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1208 S. Dogwood
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-3203
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-3203
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #88.
Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Carver Dr.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Grades: 5-8
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
Covington Co Vocational Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 S. Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8253
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8253
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Covington County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1211 South Dogwood Street
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Covington County School District?
Covington County School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,609 students.
What is the rank of Covington County School District?
Covington County School District is ranked #82 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County School District?
48% of Covington County School District students are Black, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Covington County School District?
Covington County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Covington County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,011 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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