Covington High School vs. Alleghany High School
Should you attend Covington High School or Alleghany High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
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Alleghany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 579 students in grades 9-12, Alleghany High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
339 students
579 students
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% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
50 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#463 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
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65-69%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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75-79%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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60-64%
Graduation Rate
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80-84%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
73
-
Grade 9 Students
83
146
Grade 10 Students
75
154
Grade 11 Students
50
112
Grade 12 Students
58
167
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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% Hispanic
7%
3%
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% Black
9%
4%
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% White
76%
86%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.41
0.26
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
83%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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5%
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