Public schools in Covington, LA
8 open public schools with an address in Covington, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,794
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Covington public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Covington, LA: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,794 students, an average of 599 per school. The largest campus is Covington High School (1,600 students), and the largest elementary school is Lee Road Junior High School (727).
St. Tammany Parish operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Covington campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Covington
Elementary schools in Covington
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Elementary School St. Tammany Parish | PK–03 | 551 | 11:1 | |
| E. E. Lyon Elementary School St. Tammany Parish | PK–03 | 628 | 11.8:1 | |
| Lee Road Junior High School St. Tammany Parish | PK–08 | 727 | 11.6:1 | |
| Louisiana Key Academy Northshore Louisiana Key Academy- Northshore · Charter | 01–07 | 256 | 9.5:1 |
Middle schools in Covington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine View Middle School St. Tammany Parish | 04–06 | 694 | 13.8:1 | |
| William Pitcher Junior High School St. Tammany Parish | 07–08 | 266 | 8.4:1 |
High schools in Covington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington High School St. Tammany Parish | 09–12 | 1,600 | 14.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Covington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center Tangipahoa Parish · Alternative School | 03–12 | 72 | 10:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.1%
- Hispanic14.1%
- Black20.7%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Covington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,794 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Covington
How many public schools are in Covington, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Covington: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,794 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Covington?
Schools with an address in Covington belong to 3 education agencies, led by St. Tammany Parish (6 schools), Louisiana Key Academy- Northshore (1 school), Tangipahoa Parish (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Covington?
Covington High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Covington, with 1,600 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Covington?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Covington are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Louisiana Key Academy Northshore. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Covington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Covington public schools is 11.3:1, lower than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Covington guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities