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Covington County School District (2026) - Andalusia, AL

Covington County School District

807 C C Baker Ave
Andalusia, AL 36421-2199
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Covington County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,028 students in Covington County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Covington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
3,028 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Covington County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#40 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
34%
30%
52%
47%
40%
38%
(21-22)
90-94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
6%
31%
% White
88%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,143 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,317 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,143
$12,875
Spending / Student
$11,317
$12,097

Best Covington County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Straughn Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-4090
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Straughn Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Ws Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1641 Mohegan St
Lockhart, AL 36455
(334) 858-3294
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Home School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12548 Falco Road
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Gr: PK-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Fleeta School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27463 County Road 30
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Red Level School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
28551 Barrow Road
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Straughn High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29448 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Florala High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22114 Begonia St
Florala, AL 36442
(334) 858-3765
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Covington County School District?
Covington County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,028 students.
What is the rank of Covington County School District?
Covington County School District is ranked #41 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County School District?
88% of Covington County School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Covington County School District?
Covington County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Covington County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,317 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,028 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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