For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,087 students in Covington County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Covington County, MS are Seminary Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Covington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seminary Middle 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
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Olive Attendance Center
(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
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Collins High 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: 7-12
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
Covington County Alternative School
Alternative School
1211 South Dogwood Street
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Covington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
104 Carver Dr.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Grades: 5-8
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Covington County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Covington County, MS include Seminary Middle School, Mount Olive Attendance Center and Collins High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Covington County?
4 public middle schools are located in Covington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County?
Covington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Covington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Covington County include: Mount Olive Attendance Center vs. Collins High School, Collins High School vs. Mount Olive Attendance Center, Seminary Middle School vs. Mount Olive Attendance Center
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