Best Public Schools in Covington, TN (2025-26)

Best Covington Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,903 students in Covington, TN (there are , serving 412 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Covington, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in Covington, TN are Austin Peay Elementary School, Crestview Elementary School and Covington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Covington, TN public schools have an score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Covington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Covington, TN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Austin Peay Elementary School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 25-29%)
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474 Academic Dr
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5121

Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #22.

Crestview Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
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100 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5925

Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #33.

Covington High School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
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803 South College
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5853

Gr: 9-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #44.

Charger Academy

Magnet School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20%)
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760 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444

Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #55.

Crestview Middle School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
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130 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900

Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #66.

Tipton County Alternative Learning Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502

Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

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Covington, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Covington Middle School (Closed 2004)

800 Bert Johnston Av
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620

Gr: 6-8 | 299 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Covington, TN?

The top ranked public schools in Covington, TN include Austin Peay Elementary School, Crestview Elementary School and Covington High 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?

88% of all K-12 students in Covington are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Covington?

Covington public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public schools in Covington include: Crestview Elementary School vs. Charger Academy, Crestview Middle School vs. Charger Academy, Charger Academy vs. Crestview Middle School