For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,150 students in Covington County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Covington County, MS are Seminary High School, Mount Olive Attendance Center and Collins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Covington County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seminary High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Covington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seminary High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3220
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Mount Olive Attendance Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 South 4th Street, P.o Box
Mount Olive, MS 39119
(601) 797-3939
Mount Olive, MS 39119
(601) 797-3939
Gr: K-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Collins High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1208 S. Dogwood
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-3203
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-3203
Gr: 7-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Covington Co Vocational Technical
Vocational School
1200 S. Dogwood St.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-8253
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
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-1465
Gr: K-12
Covington County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 Carver Dr.
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-4908
Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Covington County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Covington County, MS include Seminary High School, Mount Olive Attendance Center and Collins High School.
How many public high schools are located in Covington County?
5 public high schools are located in Covington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County?
Covington County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Covington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Covington County include: Collins High School vs. Seminary High School, Seminary High School vs. Collins High School, Mount Olive Attendance Center vs. Seminary High School
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