For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,588 students in Covington, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 93 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Covington, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Covington, VA are Alleghany High School, Callaghan Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Covington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Covington, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alleghany High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Mountaineer Drive
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Callaghan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4050 Midland Trail
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Gleason Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson River Tech Center
Vocational School
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Rank: n/an/a
560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Covington, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Covington, VA include Alleghany High School, Callaghan Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Covington?
6 public schools are located in Covington.
What percentage of students in Covington go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Covington are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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