Alleghany High vs Mountain View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 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
Mountain View Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Alleghany High Covington, Virginia | Mountain View Elementary Covington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #268 of 317 | #603 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4948 of 16,910 | #10526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 818 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 76% |
| city | Covington | Covington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 63.3).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% 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 82.7%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.6).
- •Alleghany High is the larger school with 818 students compared with 415.
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 Mountain View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary ranks higher (71.1 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 Mountain View Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Covington and Covington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alleghany High: 818. Mountain View Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alleghany High and Mountain View Elementary rank in Virginia?
Alleghany High is 268th of 317 and Mountain View Elementary is 603rd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).