For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 963 students in Covington County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Covington County, MS are Seminary High School, Mount Olive Attendance Center and Collins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Covington County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seminary High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Covington County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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
What are the top ranked public high schools in Covington County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Covington County, MS include Seminary High School, Mount Olive Attendance Center and Collins High School.
How many public high schools are located in Covington County?
5 public high schools are located in Covington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County?
Covington County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Covington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Covington County include: Collins High School vs. Seminary High School, Seminary High School vs. Collins High School, Mount Olive Attendance Center vs. Seminary High School
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