Covington County School District
School District · Collins, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#66 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,776
+$164 vs Mississippi median
District size
2,547 students
Larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Covington County School District ranks #66 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Covington County School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Seminary Elementary School (7.9/10), Seminary High School (6.9/10), and Seminary Middle School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +37.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Covington County School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Covington County School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seminary Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Seminary High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Seminary Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Mount Olive Attendance Center | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Hopewell Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Collins High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Collins Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Covington County School District
Covington County School District is a Collins, Mississippi school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,547 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. District-level spending was $12,776 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Covington County School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Seminary Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Covington County School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 36.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Covington County School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Covington County School District with test data.
Schools in Covington County School District
7 schoolsMiddle Schools1
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Collins
- Total Enrollment
- 2,547
- Teachers (FTE)
- 223
- District spending per student
- $12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Covington County School District?
Covington County School District has 7 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 School District?
The average composite rating for Covington County School District is 6.5/10. 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 School District?
Covington County School District's district-level spending was $12,776 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 School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Covington County School District is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Covington County School District?
Seminary Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Covington County School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Covington County School District?
Across schools in Covington County School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Covington County School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Covington County School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi 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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