For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,903 students in 38019, TN (there are , serving 412 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 38019, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38019, TN are Austin Peay Elementary School, Crestview Elementary School and Crestview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38019 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38019, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 38019, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Peay Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
474 Academic Dr
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5121
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5121
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5925
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5925
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Covington High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
803 South College
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5853
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5853
Grades: 9-12
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Charger Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
760 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Grades: K-12
| 79 students
38019, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Bert Johnston Av
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38019, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38019, TN include Austin Peay Elementary School, Crestview Elementary School and Crestview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38019?
6 public schools are located in 38019.
What percentage of students in 38019 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 38019 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38019?
38019 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).
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