For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 616 students in Covington City Public Schools.
Public Schools in Covington City Public Schools have an average reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the Virginia public schools of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
616 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
19%
% Black
10%
22%
% White
77%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,560 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,979 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,560
$15,502
Spending / Student
$18,979
$15,257
Best Covington City Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgemont Primary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
574 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1420
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1420
Gr: PK-3 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Jeter-watson Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Gr: 4-7 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Covington City Public Schools?
Covington City Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington City Public Schools?
77% of Covington City Public Schools students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Covington City Public Schools?
Covington City Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Covington City Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,979 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
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