Best Schools in Covington County, MS
Covington County, MS has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,678 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Covington County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Covington County, MS
The top high schools in Covington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seminary High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students
2. Collins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 242 Students
Best Middle Schools in Covington County, MS
The top middle schools in Covington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seminary Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 383 Students
2. Carver Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 266 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Covington County, MS
The top elementary schools in Covington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seminary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 427 Students
2. Hopewell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 202 Students
3. Collins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 368 Students
4. Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 69 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Covington County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Covington County, MS has a total population of 18,340 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Covington County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Covington County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Covington County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Covington County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Covington County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Covington County, MS
How many schools are in Covington County, MS?
Covington County, MS has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,678 students in total.
How do schools in Covington County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Covington County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Covington County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Covington County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Covington County
3 places in Covington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Collins (4)
- Seminary (3)
- Mount Olive (1)
School districts (1)
- Covington County School District (8 schools)