Summary:
The city of Covington, Louisiana is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students across the St. Tammany Parish and Tangipahoa Parish districts.
Among the standout schools in Covington are Lee Road Junior High School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana with a 4-star rating, and E.E. Lyon Elementary School, which has also maintained a 4-star rating and strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. Covington High School also performs respectably, with proficiency rates close to or above state and district averages in several subject areas.
However, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the top-performing schools and lower-performing ones, such as William Pitcher Junior High School and Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center, an alternative school that struggles to meet benchmarks. These disparities may be linked to socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher free and reduced-lunch rates tend to have lower academic performance. Addressing these disparities and understanding the factors that contribute to the success of high-performing schools, like Lee Road Junior High School and E.E. Lyon Elementary School, will be crucial for improving the overall education system in Covington.
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