Public schools in Covington, TN
6 open public schools with an address in Covington, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,900
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Covington public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Covington, TN: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,900 students, an average of 483 per school. The largest campus is Covington High School (643 students), and the largest elementary school is Austin Peay Elementary School (593).
Every listed school belongs to Tipton County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Covington
Elementary schools in Covington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay Elementary School Tipton County Schools | PK–05 | 593 | — | |
| Charger Academy Tipton County Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 528 | — | |
| Covington Elementary School Tipton County Schools | PK–05 | 569 | — |
Middle schools in Covington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Middle School Tipton County Schools | 06–08 | 482 | — |
High schools in Covington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington High School Tipton County Schools | 09–12 | 643 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Covington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton County Alternative Learning Center Tipton County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 85 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.2%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black48%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Covington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,900 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Covington
How many public schools are in Covington, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Covington: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,900 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Covington?
All listed public schools with an address in Covington belong to Tipton County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Covington?
Covington High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Covington, with 643 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Covington?
No school with an address in Covington is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
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 Tennessee cities