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Covington City Public Schools


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For the 2026 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
2,139 Schools
# Students
616 Students
1,257,026 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
92,134 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.
This School District
State Average (VA)
(20-21)
39%
54%
(20-21)
65%
69%
(20-21)
45-49%
59%
(21-22)
80-89%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $15,509. The school district revenue/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,979 is higher than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has grown by 68% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,560
$15,509
Spending / Student
$18,979
$15,264

Best Covington City Public Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgemont Primary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
574 West Indian Valley Road
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
560 West Indian Valley Road
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 $15,264. The school district spending/student has grown by 68% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 80-89%
  • : 39%
  • : 65%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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