- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, VA
Covington High
Federal NCES profile for Covington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510015200367
👥 S:T ratio 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covington High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Covington High has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covington High ranks #2 of 4 schools in Covington, VA.
School address
District: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510015200367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
339 on latest CCD 510015200367 · Covington, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 12.6:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Alleghany High (818 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 schools in Covington. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Covington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alleghany High
Alleghany High
818 students
- Clifton Middle
Clifton Middle
594 students
- Jeter-Watson E
Jeter-Watson Elementary
491 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
415 students
- This school
Covington High
339 students
- Callaghan Elem 270
Callaghan Elementary
270 students
What this shows Covington High reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covington High compares
Covington High vs Virginia and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
District finance for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools reports $14,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeter-Watson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Callaghan Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Covington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covington High
How many students attend Covington High?
Covington High has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington High is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Covington High?
88.5% of students at Covington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covington High?
Covington High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Covington High rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Covington High ranks #2 of 4 schools in Covington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools?
Besides Covington High, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools also operates Alleghany High (818 students), Clifton Middle (594 students), and Jeter-Watson Elementary (491 students). See the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district page for the complete list.