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Best Covington County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,547 students in Covington County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 124 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Covington County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Covington County, MS are Seminary Elementary School, Hopewell Elementary School and Seminary High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Covington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seminary Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Main St.
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3355
Gr: K-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
824 Hopewell Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8568
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Seminary High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Seminary Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Main St, P. O. Box 35
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4510
Gr: 5-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4383
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Mt. Olive Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 South 4th Street, P.o Box
Mount Olive, MS 39119
(601) 797-3939
Gr: K-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Collins High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1208 S. Dogwood
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-3203
Gr: 7-13 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Covington Co Vocational Technical
Vocational School
1200 S. Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8253
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Covington County Alternative School
Alternative School
1211 South Dogwood Street
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Covington County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Covington County, MS include Seminary Elementary School, Hopewell Elementary School and Seminary High School.
How many public schools are located in Covington County?
9 public schools are located in Covington County.
What percentage of students in Covington County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Covington County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County?
Covington County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Covington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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