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Best Covington County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,299 students in Covington County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 101 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Covington County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Covington County, AL are Opp Elementary School, Straughn Middle School and Andalusia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Covington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Opp Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
27098 Bobcat Drive
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6031
Gr: PK-4 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Straughn Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-4090
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Andalusia Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1501 West Bypass
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224
Gr: PK-6 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Straughn Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Ws Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1641 Mohegan St
Lockhart, AL 36455
(334) 858-3294
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Opp Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
303 E Stewart Ave
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6332
Gr: 5-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Home School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12548 Falco Road
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Gr: PK-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Andalusia Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
408 4th Avenue
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569
Gr: 7-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Fleeta School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27463 County Road 30
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Andalusia High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 Third St
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Red Level School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
28551 Barrow Road
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Straughn High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29448 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Opp High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
502 N Maloy St
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-4561
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Florala High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22114 Begonia St
Florala, AL 36442
(334) 858-3765
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Covington County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Covington County, AL include Opp Elementary School, Straughn Middle School and Andalusia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Covington County?
14 public schools are located in Covington County.
What percentage of students in Covington County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Covington County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County?
Covington County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Covington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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