Covington County School District
School District · Andalusia, Alabama
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Covington County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Covington County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Straughn Elementary School
Andalusia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant Home School
Andalusia · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Straughn Middle School
Andalusia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#38 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,826
$982 vs Alabama median
District size
3,085 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Covington County ranks #38 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Covington County's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Straughn Elementary School (8.6/10), Pleasant Home School (8.2/10), and Straughn Middle School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Covington County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Covington County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Straughn Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasant Home School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Straughn Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Fleeta School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Ws Harlan Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Straughn High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Red Level School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Florala High School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Covington County
Covington County is a Andalusia, Alabama school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,085 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $11,826 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Covington County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Straughn Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Covington County students show an average math proficiency of 50.2% and ELA proficiency of 60.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Covington County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Covington County with test data.
Schools in Covington County
8 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Andalusia
- Total Enrollment
- 3,085
- Teachers (FTE)
- 195
- District spending per student
- $11,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Covington County?
Covington County has 8 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Covington County?
The average composite rating for Covington County is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Covington County?
Covington County's district-level spending was $11,826 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Covington County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Covington County is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Covington County?
Straughn Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Covington County with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Covington County?
Across schools in Covington County with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Covington County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Covington County has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Covington County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
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- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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