Schools
The Tipton County School System is the 13th largest system 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 12,000 students currently enrolled. There are six elementary schools, including Pre-K, located in Atoka, Brighton, Covington (two), Drummonds and Munford. The newest of these, Atoka Elementary, opened in August of 2008. 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 produce graduates who have basic knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to make career decisions to meet the challenge of the 21st century. It is our mission to provide a well-trained staff, quality instruction, technological advancements and support services in a positive learning environment.
Tipton County School System's progressive philosophy represents "expecting the best," accepting students where they are and taking them as far as they can go.
Private School
There is one private school located just outside of the Atoka-Munford area. The school, Tipton-Rosemark Academy, includes grades K through 12.
Technology Centers/Colleges/Universities
The Tennessee Technology Center, located in Covington, offers vocational and technology training. Dyersburg State Community College has a campus in Covington and offers two-year associate degrees. Several colleges, universities, business and technical schools are located in Millington and Memphis, a short distance from South Tipton County.
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. Tim Fite
P. O. Box 486, 1580 Hwy. 51S
Covington, TN 38019
901-476-7148, fax 901-476-4870
www.tipton-county.com
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Atoka Elementary School
Principal: Charlotte Fisher(PreK-5)
870 Rosemark Road
Atoka, TN 38004
901-476-7148, fax 901-476-4870
901-837-5653
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Austin Peay Elementary
Principal: Lisa Bennett (K-5)
474 Academic Drive
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-5121, fax 901-475-2793
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Brighton Elementary
Principal: Michael Hughes (K-5)
1201 Old Hwy. 51
Brighton, TN 380119
901-837-5860, fax 901-837-5879
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Brighton Middle
Principal: John Combs (6-8)
7785 Hwy. 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
901-837-5600, fax 901-837-5625
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Brighton High
Principal: Kathryn Roe (9-12)
8045 Hwy. 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
901-837-5800, fax 901-837-5829
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Crestview Elementary
Principal: Betty Glass (K-4)
151 Mark A. Walker Blvd.
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-2632, fax, 901-475-5938
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Crestview Middle
Principal: James Fields (5-8)
201 Mark A. Walker Blvd.
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-5920, Fax, 901-475-2607
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Covington High
Principal: Peggy Barber (9-12)
803 South College
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-5876, fax 901-475-5778
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Covington Integrated Arts Academy
Principal: Jan Sanford (K-8)
760 Bert Johnston
Covington, TN 38019
901-476-1444, fax 901-475-2786
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Drummonds Elementary
Principal: Patricia Mills (K-5)
5068 Drummonds Rd.
P. O. Box 178
Drummonds, TN 38023
901-835-3571, fax 835-5799
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Munford Elementary
Principal Mary Haywood (K-5)
1200 McLaughlin Drive
Munford, TN 38058
901-837-5761, fax 901-837-5778
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Munford Middle
Principal: Glenn Turner (6-8)
100 Education Avenue
Munford, TN 38058
901-837-5731, fax 901-837-5749
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Munford High
Principal: Darry Marshall (9-12)
1080 McLaughlin Drive
Munford, TN 38058
901-837-5701, fax 901-837-5729
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Alternative Learning Center
Principal: Steve Zurhellen
800 Bert Johnston
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-3502, fax 901-476-4612
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Teen Learning Center
Principal: Adrian Nathaniel
800 Bert Johnston
Covington, TN 38019
901-476-5163, fax: 901-476-5292
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Private Schools
Tipton Rosemark Academy
Headmaster: John Scott
8696 Rosemark Rd.
Millington, TN 38053
901-829-4221, fax 829-4292
www.tiptonrosemarkacademy.net
Colleges and Universities
Tennessee Technology Center
1600 Hwy. 51 South
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-2526, fax 901-475-2528
www.covington.tec.tn.us
Dyersburg State Community College
3149 Hwy. 51 South
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-3100, fax 901-475-3131
www.dscc.edu
The University of Memphis
The University of Tennessee-Martin
The University of Tennessee Memphis
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