Covington High School vs Melrose High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Covington High School
Covington · Public high · Grades 9–12
643 students
Melrose High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
645 students
| Measure | Covington High School Covington, Tennessee | Melrose High Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 321 | #297 of 321 |
| National rank | #13921 of 16,910 | #16854 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 643 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | Covington | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Covington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 3.8).
- •Covington High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Covington High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Melrose High is the larger school with 645 students compared with 643.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Covington High School better than Melrose High?
On the Success Index (US), Covington High School ranks higher (27.2 vs 3.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Covington High School and Melrose High?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Covington and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington High School: 643. Melrose High: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington High School and Melrose High rank in Tennessee?
Covington High School is 128th of 321 and Melrose High is 297th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).