For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 831 students in 24426, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in 24426, VA is Alleghany High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 24426 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 24426, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 24426 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alleghany High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24426, VA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alleghany High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Mountaineer Drive
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
24426, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5403 Boiling Spring Circle
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1817
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1817
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Gr: 8-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Jackson River Tech Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 24426, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 24426, VA include Alleghany High School.
How many public high schools are located in 24426?
1 public high schools are located in 24426.
What is the racial composition of students in 24426?
24426 public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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