Jeter-Watson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Covington, Virginia 24426 · Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
#1096 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#30232 of 50,301 nationally
About Jeter-Watson Elementary
Jeter-Watson Elementary is a public elementary located in Covington, in the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 491 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1096th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 491.
There are 5 schools in Covington; Jeter-Watson Elementary ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jeter-Watson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Jeter-Watson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Covington Middle
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students · 3.5 km away
Alleghany High
Covington · Public high · Grades 9–12
818 students · 8.6 km away
Callaghan Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students · 9.9 km away
Mountain View Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 12 km away
Jackson River Governor's School
Clifton Forge · Public other
· 14 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jeter-Watson Elementary a good school?
Jeter-Watson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 42.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1096 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jeter-Watson Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jeter-Watson Elementary ranks #1096 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #30232 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jeter-Watson Elementary?
Jeter-Watson Elementary had 491 students in 2025.
Is Jeter-Watson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Jeter-Watson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jeter-Watson Elementary?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Jeter-Watson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.