Alleghany High vs Covington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alleghany High
Covington · Public high · Grades 9–12
818 students
Covington Middle
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students
| Measure | Alleghany High Covington, Virginia | Covington Middle Covington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 317 | #277 of 340 |
| National rank | #4948 of 16,910 | #4351 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 818 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| city | Covington | Covington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Covington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 63.3).
- •Covington Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Alleghany High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Alleghany High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 82.3%).
- •Alleghany High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.8).
- •Alleghany High is the larger school with 818 students compared with 594.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alleghany High better than Covington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Covington Middle ranks higher (65.1 vs 63.3 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 Alleghany High and Covington Middle?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Covington and Covington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alleghany High: 818. Covington Middle: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alleghany High and Covington Middle rank in Virginia?
Alleghany High is 268th of 317 and Covington Middle is 277th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).