For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,572 students in Covington County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Covington County, AL are Pleasant Home School, Andalusia High School and Straughn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Covington County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Andalusia High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Covington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 high schools in Covington County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Covington County, AL include Pleasant Home School, Andalusia High School and Straughn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Covington County?
6 public high schools are located in Covington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County?
Covington County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Covington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Covington County include: Andalusia High School vs. Straughn High School, Pleasant Home School vs. Straughn High School, Straughn High School vs. Andalusia High School
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