Below Average
#1558 of 1,851 schools in VA
Based on limited data
Jeter-watson Elementary
Elementary School · Alleghany Highlands Public Schools · Covington, VA
An Alleghany Highlands Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
560 West Indian Valley Road, Covington, VA 24426
- Math 65% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Jeter-watson Elementary score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jeter-watson Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,503/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Covington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,841
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermont School - Alleghany HighlandsPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Boys HomePrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 1–12 | 4.1 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Callaghan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 257 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 435 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jeter-watson Elementary is listed in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jeter-watson Elementary
Jeter-watson Elementary is a public elementary school in Covington, VA, part of Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, serving approximately 502 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,558 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (2025 SOL) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SOL).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jeter-watson Elementary
What grades does Jeter-watson Elementary serve?
Jeter-watson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jeter-watson Elementary?
Jeter-watson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeter-watson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeter-watson Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jeter-watson Elementary rank in VA?
Jeter-watson Elementary ranks #1,558 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Jeter-watson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jeter-watson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Jeter-watson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jeter-watson Elementary has 65% math proficiency (2025 SOL) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SOL).
Is Jeter-watson Elementary a charter school?
No, Jeter-watson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jeter-watson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jeter-watson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jeter-watson Elementary?
84.9% of students at Jeter-watson Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Covington city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (540) 965-1430
- Area population (ZIP 24426)
- 13,611
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 24426; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 SOL; directory SY 2023–24
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