For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,840 students in Covington, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Covington, LA are Covington High School and Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Covington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Covington, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Covington High School, with 73% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Covington, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covington High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73030 Lion Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422
Gr: 9-12 | 1,690 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Gr: 3-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Covington, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Covington Pathways School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
801 North Tyler Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 898-3314
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 898-3314
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Covington, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Covington, LA include Covington High School and Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public high schools are located in Covington?
2 public high schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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