Covington Middle

Covington Middle School is a public middle school in Covington, Virginia, serving 622 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district, which is ranked 87 out of 129 school districts in the state.

Despite the district's efforts to support the school, Covington Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools over the past decade, with its performance declining in recent years from a 2-star to a 1-star rating. The school struggles particularly in Mathematics, with proficiency rates around 30% compared to the state average of 50%. Additionally, Covington Middle has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.7% to 36.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

While the school's per-student spending is relatively high, ranging from $7,399 to $8,167 per student, the academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to drive meaningful improvements. Addressing the challenges at Covington Middle will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve student outcomes and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.