- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Covington, TN
Covington High School
Federal NCES profile for Covington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470408001692
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covington High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 643
- students enrolled
Covington High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covington High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Covington, TN.
School address
District: Tipton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470408001692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Covington High School shrank from 706 students in 2022-23 to 657 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 470408001692 · Covington, TN High · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Munford High School (1,262 students)
Covington High School shrank from 706 students in 2022-23 to 657 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Covington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Munford High S
Munford High School
1,262 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,031 students
- Munford Middle
Munford Middle School
910 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary
864 students
- Atoka Elementa
Atoka Elementary School
826 students
- This school
Covington High School
643 students
What this shows Covington High School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covington High School compares
Covington High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,845
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
265
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.0%
White 44.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Covington High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Tipton County reports $9,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munford Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atoka Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covington High School
How many students attend Covington High School?
Covington High School has 643 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covington, TN. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington High School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covington High School?
The largest demographic group at Covington High School is African American at 49.0% of enrollment, in Covington, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covington High School?
Covington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Covington High School rank among public schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Covington High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Covington, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Tipton County?
Besides Covington High School, Tipton County also operates Munford High School (1,262 students), Brighton High School (1,031 students), and Munford Middle School (910 students). See the Tipton County district page for the complete list.