For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,404 students in Covington County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Covington County, AL are Straughn Middle School, Opp Middle School and Pleasant Home School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Covington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Covington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Straughn Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-4090
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-4090
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Opp Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 E Stewart Ave
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6332
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6332
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Home School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12548 Falco Road
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1315
Gr: PK-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Andalusia Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 4th Avenue
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569
Gr: 7-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Fleeta School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27463 County Road 30
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Red Level School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28551 Barrow Road
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Gr: PK-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Florala High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22114 Begonia St
Florala, AL 36442
(334) 858-3765
Florala, AL 36442
(334) 858-3765
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Covington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28551 Barrow Road
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Red Level, AL 36474
(334) 469-5315
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Covington County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Covington County, AL include Straughn Middle School, Opp Middle School and Pleasant Home School.
How many public middle schools are located in Covington County?
7 public middle schools are located in Covington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington County?
Covington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Covington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Covington County include: Andalusia Junior High School vs. Straughn Middle School, Straughn Middle School vs. Andalusia Junior High School
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