Covington: Schools & Education
There are 8 public schools in Covington. Jeter-Watson Elementary is the largest at 638 students (grades -1-7). Total enrollment: 2,270 students.
- ~710 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 710 residents per school. 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | Alleghany Highlands Public Sch, Covington City Public Schools, Jackson River Technical Center |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 8 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,270 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 171 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,593 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 70.2% |
| Schools Count | 8 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Mountain Gateway Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Mountain Gateway Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Clifton Forge |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 863-2800 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Alleghany Highlands Regional Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 406 W. Riverside Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 962-3321 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24426 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2600 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 9 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 9.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12