Best Covington Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 728 students in Covington, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Covington, TN are Covington High School and Tipton County Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Covington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Covington, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Covington High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Covington, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covington High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
803 South College
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5853
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Covington, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Covington, TN include Covington High School and Tipton County Alternative Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Covington?
2 public high schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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