Photo: Carl Wycoff from Nevada, USA · CC BY 2.0Covington’s public schools outscore 67% of Tennessee districts
On the state math tests, 39% of Covington’s students scored proficient, above the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Covington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Covington’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 161 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of Covington’s, its schools beat 80%, higher than their 67% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 36% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 37% and 31% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,338 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Crestview Middle School, then Covington High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Tipton Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Covington’s grade
B+: better than 67% of Tennessee school districts, #60 of 176 Tennessee towns. Test scores are above the Tennessee average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Covington, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Covington · depends on your address
Crestview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 569 students
Charger Academy
Grades PK–5 · 528 students
Kindergarten in Covington · depends on your address
Crestview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 569 students
Charger Academy
Grades PK–5 · 528 students
1st grade in Covington · depends on your address
Crestview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 569 students
Charger Academy
Grades PK–5 · 528 students
2nd grade in Covington · depends on your address
Crestview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 569 students
Charger Academy
Grades PK–5 · 528 students
3rd grade in Covington · depends on your address
Crestview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 569 students
Charger Academy
Grades PK–5 · 528 students
4th grade in Covington · depends on your address
Crestview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 569 students
Charger Academy
Grades PK–5 · 528 students
5th grade in Covington · depends on your address
Crestview Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 569 students
Charger Academy
Grades PK–5 · 528 students
6th grade in Covington
Crestview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 482 students
7th grade in Covington
Crestview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 482 students
8th grade in Covington
Crestview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 482 students
9th grade in Covington
Covington High School
Grades 9–12 · 643 students
10th grade in Covington
Covington High School
Grades 9–12 · 643 students
11th grade in Covington
Covington High School
Grades 9–12 · 643 students
12th grade in Covington
Covington High School
Grades 9–12 · 643 students
Covington’s public schools are run by Tipton County School District, which also serves Atoka, Brighton, Burlison and Garland and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Covington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Covington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Covington | B+ | Tipton County |
Every school in Covington
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Covington’s schools
Are Covington’s schools good?
By Tennessee’s own tests, yes: the public schools Covington children attend outscore 67% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #60 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 80%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Covington in?
Tipton County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,975 students in 14 schools (2024–25).
Where do Covington kids go to high school?
Covington High School, with 643 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Covington’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Tipton County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Covington spend per student?
$10,338 in Tipton County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Covington?
Yes: Tipton Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 438 students).
Parents talk
What Covington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Covington → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.