Schools in Zip Code 38019

ZIP code 38019 in Covington, TN is served by six schools — three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative learning center — all part of the Tipton County Schools district. Austin Peay Elementary School is the clear standout, ranking in the 77th percentile statewide with 4 stars and proficiency rates well above the state average in math, ELA, and science. In contrast, Covington Elementary School ranks in the 11th percentile and posts the lowest proficiency scores in the ZIP code, with math at just 19% versus Austin Peay’s 62.5% — a 43.5-point gap between two same-district elementary schools.

At the middle and high school levels, Covington Middle School and Covington High School both struggle to reach state averages in core subjects. Covington High graduates 98.1% of students — far above the state rate — but only 5.6% of students are proficient in Algebra I, compared to 32.3% statewide. The school’s overall rank is 330th out of 400 high schools. Charger Academy ranks in the 27th percentile, with math and ELA proficiency below state averages. Tipton County Alternative Learning Center serves a small at-risk population and has a 38.4% chronic absenteeism rate, more than double the state average.

One of the most notable findings is that Austin Peay has improved dramatically over two years, jumping from the 29th to the 77th percentile. Meanwhile, Covington Elementary has declined and is now the lowest-performing traditional school in the area. Another red flag is middle school Algebra I: only 35.7% of Covington Middle 8th graders taking the course are proficient, versus 88.3% statewide. Per-student spending varies from about $11,900 to $14,600, but higher spending does not always translate into better results — Covington Elementary spends more than Covington Middle or High, yet performs far worse. Overall, this district has one bright spot in Austin Peay, but many students in the ZIP code are below grade level in math and reading, especially as they advance through school.