For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,299 students in Covington County, AL (there are , serving 101 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Covington County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Covington County, AL are Opp Elementary School, Straughn Middle School and Andalusia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Covington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Opp Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27098 Bobcat Drive
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6031
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6031
Grades: PK-4
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Straughn Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-4090
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-4090
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Andalusia Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 West Bypass
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224
Grades: PK-6
| 1,125 students
Rank: #44.
Straughn Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Home School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12548 Falco Road
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Grades: PK-12
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Ws Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1641 Mohegan St
Lockhart, AL 36455
(334) 858-3294
Lockhart, AL 36455
(334) 858-3294
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #77.
Opp Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 E Stewart Ave
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6332
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6332
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #88.
Fleeta School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27463 County Road 30
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #99.
Andalusia Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 4th Avenue
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569
Grades: 7-8
| 250 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Andalusia High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Third St
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Straughn High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29448 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-2511
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-2511
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #1212.
Red Level School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28551 Barrow Road
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Grades: PK-12
| 521 students
Rank: #1313.
Opp High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 N Maloy St
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-4561
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-4561
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #1414.
Florala High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22114 Begonia St
Florala, AL 36442
(334) 858-3765
Florala, AL 36442
(334) 858-3765
Grades: 7-12
| 225 students
Covington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22975 Seventh Ave
Florala, AL 36442
(334) 858-3642
Florala, AL 36442
(334) 858-3642
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
28551 Barrow Road
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Grades: 7-12
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Covington County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Covington County, AL include Opp Elementary School, Straughn Middle School and Andalusia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Covington County?
14 public schools are located in Covington County.
What percentage of students in Covington County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Covington County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County?
Covington County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Covington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Covington County include: Fleeta School vs. Opp Elementary School, Andalusia High School vs. Straughn High School, Andalusia Junior High School vs. Straughn Middle School
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