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Best Schools in Covington, WA
Covington, WA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 11,292 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Covington don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Covington, WA
The top high schools in Covington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tahoma Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2790 Students
2. Kentwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1733 Students
3. Kentlake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students
Best Middle Schools in Covington, WA
The top middle schools in Covington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maple View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1009 Students
2. Mattson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
3. Cedar Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Covington, WA
The top elementary schools in Covington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grass Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
2. Shadow Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
3. Crestwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
4. Covington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
5. Horizon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
6. Jenkins Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
7. Cedar Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Covington, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Covington, WA has a total population of 21,305 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Covington, WA
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, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Covington, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Covington, WA.
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, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Covington, WA
How many schools are in Covington, WA?
Covington, WA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,292 students in total.
How do schools in Covington perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Covington score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Covington don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Covington?
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: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Covington
8 of 8 schools in Covington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 4D: 2
All 8 public schools we grade in Covington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.