For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,538 students in Covington, LA (there are 9 private schools, serving 4,579 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in Covington, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Covington, LA are Covington Elementary School, E. E. Lyon Elementary School and Lee Road Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Covington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Covington, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 South Jackson Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
Gr: PK-3 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
E. E. Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1615 North Florida Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-0869
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-0869
Gr: PK-3 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Lee Road Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
79131 Highway 40
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 892-3636
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 892-3636
Gr: PK-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Pine View Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 West 27th Avenue
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-6204
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-6204
Gr: 4-6 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Covington High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73030 Lion Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422
Gr: 9-12 | 1,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
William Pitcher Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 South Jefferson Avenue
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3021
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3021
Gr: 7-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Gr: 3-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Covington, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Covington, LA include Covington Elementary School, E. E. Lyon Elementary School and Lee Road Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Covington?
7 public schools are located in Covington.
What percentage of students in Covington go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in Covington are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Covington include: E. E. Lyon Elementary School vs. Covington Elementary School, Covington Elementary School vs. E. E. Lyon Elementary School
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