Schools
The Tipton County School System is one of the largest systems in the state of Tennessee. The system provides a modern, progressive school system that constantly strives to meet the needs of the community and each of the 11,000 students currently enrolled. We also rank 3rd in service burden, which means that out of 145 school systems, we have one of the highest percentages of school-aged children in the state - over 25% of our total population. There are six elementary schools which are located in Atoka, Brighton, Covington (two), Drummonds and Munford. There are three middle schools and three high schools located in Brighton, Covington and Munford. The Covington Integrated Arts Academy is open to students Pre-K through 8th grade.
Our mission is to instill hope, inspire confidence, and prepare students to be productive and successful, while our vision is to be one team providing an excellent education for every student.
Led by our school board, we strive to meet the following goals:
Focus on Every Student
Invest in our People
Partner with our Community
School Listings
School listings and informational links are provided below. For additional information on education in the state of Tennessee, please visit www.state.tn.us/education.
Tipton County Schools
Tipton County Board of Education
Superintendent: Dr. John Combs
P. O. Box 486, 1580 Hwy. 51S
Covington, TN 38019
901-476-7148, fax 901-476-4870
www.tipton-county.com
Tipton County Preschool (3-5)
474 Academic Drive
Covington, TN 38019
Atoka Elementary School
Principal: Lisa Rose (PK-5)
870 Rosemark Road
Atoka, TN 38004
901-837-5650, fax 901-837-5662
Austin Peay Elementary
Principal: Jill McIntyre (PK-5)
474 Academic Drive
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-5121, fax 901-475-2793
Brighton Elementary
Principal: LaToya Avery (PK-5)
1201 Old Hwy. 51
Brighton, TN 380119
901-837-5865, fax 901-837-5879
Brighton Middle
Principal: Alan Willey (6-8)
7785 Hwy. 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
901-837-5600, fax 901-837-5625
Brighton High
Principal: Dr. Brian Norton (9-12)
8045 Hwy. 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
901-837-5800, fax 901-837-5829
Crestview Elementary
Principal: Anne Adams (PK-4)
151 Mark A. Walker Blvd.
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-5925, fax, 901-475-5938
Crestview Middle
Principal: Dr. Christopher Morris (5-8)
201 Mark A. Walker Blvd.
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-5900, Fax, 901-475-2607
Covington High
Principal: Mark McClain
803 South College
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-5876, fax 901-475-5778
Covington Integrated Arts Academy
Principal: Christy Ross (PK-8)
760 Bert Johnston
Covington, TN 38019
901-476-1444, fax 901-475-2786
Drummonds Elementary
Principal: Shelley Gough (PK-5)
5068 Drummonds Rd.
P. O. Box 178
Drummonds, TN 38023
901-835-3571, fax 835-5799
Munford Elementary
Principal Dr. Farrah Fite Cope (PK-5)
1200 McLaughlin Drive
Munford, TN 38058
901-837-0152, fax 901-837-5778
Munford Middle
Principal: Yolanda Jones (6-8)
100 Education Avenue
Munford, TN 38058
901-837-1700, fax 901-837-5749
Munford High
Principal: Dr. Courtney Fee (9-12)
1080 McLaughlin Drive
Munford, TN 38058
901-837-5701, fax 901-837-5729
Private Schools
Tipton Rosemark Academy
Head of School: Dr. Andy Graham
8696 Rosemark Rd.
Millington, TN 38053
901-829-4221, fax 829-4292
Tipton Christian Academy
Head of School: Lisa Blalack
2105 Hwy. 59 South
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-4990, fax 901-475-4930
Colleges and Universities
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
1600 Hwy. 51 South
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-2526, fax 901-475-2528
Dyersburg State Community College
3149 Hwy. 51 South
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-3100, fax 901-475-3131