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#101 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 6% in state

Covington Community High School

High School · Covington Community School Corp · Covington, IN

A Covington Community School Corp high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1017 6th St, Covington, IN 47932

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation23.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$14,669
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Students at Covington Community High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Covington Community High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,365

Median home value

$171,600

Median rent

$835/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
23.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Covington Community School Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,669NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Covington Community High School is listed in Covington Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Covington Community High School

Covington Community High School is a public high school in Covington, IN, part of Covington Community School Corp, serving approximately 281 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Covington Community High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Covington Community High School is a high school located in Covington, Indiana, United States 1. In 2016, the Indiana Department of Education assigned the school a "B" grade for accountability 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Covington Community High School

What grades does Covington Community High School serve?

Covington Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Covington Community High School?

Covington Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Covington Community High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Covington Community High School rank in IN?

Covington Community High School ranks #101 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Covington Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Covington Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Covington Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Covington Community High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Covington Community High School a charter school?

No, Covington Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Covington Community High School a Title I school?

No, Covington Community High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Covington Community High School?

40.6% of students at Covington Community High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
281
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fountain County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 47932)
5,193
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
44.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47932; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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