It was part of Covington City Public Schools and was located on 530 South Lexington Avenue.

Unlike most larger school districts whose high schools enroll 9th-12th graders, Covington held students from the 8th grade through 12th grade.

Covington High School in 2014-2015 was 79% White; 20% Black, and 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic.

Covington High School was a fully accredited high school based on the Standards of Learning tests in Virginia at the time of the merger.

The mascot was a Cougar and the sports teams playedy in the A Pioneer District and Region C. The Cougars won two state titles in football, the 1942 Class B state championship and the 1984 Virginia High School League Group A state championship.