For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 736 students in Covington, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Covington, TN are Covington High School and Tipton County Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Covington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Covington, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Covington High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Covington, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covington High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
803 South College
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5853
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5853
Grades: 9-12
| 657 students
Rank: #22.
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Grades: K-12
| 79 students
Covington, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Bert Johnston Av
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Covington, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Covington, TN include Covington High School and Tipton County Alternative Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Covington?
2 public high schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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