Middle Schools in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

The Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district in Virginia has only one middle school, Covington Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools and struggles to meet state proficiency standards, particularly in English Reading and Mathematics.

Covington Middle faces significant challenges, including a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (81.35%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7%. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 34.29% in 8th grade Math to 87.88% in 8th grade Algebra I. The school's performance on English Reading SOL tests is particularly low, with proficiency rates ranging from 53.45% in 8th grade to 59.88% in 6th grade, compared to the state averages of 72.46% to 73.43%.

While Covington Middle's performance is generally below the state averages, it is often on par with or slightly better than the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district averages, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school may be reflective of broader issues within the district. Addressing the school's academic struggles, socioeconomic challenges, and attendance issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.