Overview
Covington Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Covington, Virginia. The school enrolls 594 students. It is part of the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Tärkeät tosiasiat
SectorPublic
Koulun tyyppi—
Tason Middle
Grade Span6–8
PiirikuntaAlleghany Highlands Public Schools
County51580
Kaupungin kaupunkiCovington
ZIP24426
Charter School -koulussa.No
Magnet School on Magnet School.No
Otsikko INo
NCES School ID510015201888
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment594
White81.1%
Hispanic / Latino4.2%
Black / African American7.4%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %82%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)