Covington Middle

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
594 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Clifton Middle School, located at 1000 Riverview Farm Road in Covington, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools division. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and personal development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

As a community-centered school, Clifton Middle emphasizes the importance of collaboration between students, educators, and families to ensure student success. The school leverages its location in Covington to integrate local values into its educational framework, striving to maintain high standards of excellence. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or administrative resources, the official district website at [www.alleghany.k12.va.us](http://www.alleghany.k12.va.us) serves as the primary hub for updates and ongoing school communication.
594
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    482 (81.1%)
  • Black
    44 (7.4%)
  • Two or More
    41 (6.9%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (4.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Phone: (540)965-1410
Website: http://www.ahps.k12.va.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 489
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 196
Grade 7 212
Grade 8 186
Gender Ratio