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. William Bibb
P. O. Box 486, 1580 Hwy. 51S
Covington, TN 38019
901-476-7148, fax 901-476-4870
www.tipton-county.com

Atoka Elementary School Principal: Dr. Rebekah Byrd 870 Rosemark Road Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-5650, fax 901-837-5662	Austin Peay Elementary Principal: Leisa Bennett 474 Academic Drive Covington, TN 38019 901-475-5121, fax 901-475-2793	Brighton Elementary Principal: Michael Hughes (K-5) 1201 Old Hwy. 51 Brighton, TN 380119 901-837-5865, fax 901-837-5879
Brighton Middle Principal: Dr. John Combs (6-8) 7785 Hwy. 51 South Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-5600, fax 901-837-5625	Brighton High Principal: Christi Huffman (9-12) 8045 Hwy. 51 South Brighton, TN 38011 901-837-5800, fax 901-837-5829	Crestview Elementary Principal: Betty Glass (K-4) 151 Mark A. Walker Blvd. Covington, TN 38019 901-475-5925, fax, 901-475-5938
Crestview Middle Principal: James Fields (5-8) 201 Mark A. Walker Blvd. Covington, TN 38019 901-475-5900, Fax, 901-475-2607	Covington High Principal: Peggy Murdock 803 South College Covington, TN 38019 901-475-5876, fax 901-475-5778	Covington Integrated Arts Academy Principal: Sara Gangaware (K-8) 760 Bert Johnston Covington, TN 38019 901-476-1444, fax 901-475-2786
Drummonds Elementary Principal: Patricia Mills (K-5) 5068 Drummonds Rd. P. O. Box 178 Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-3571, fax 835-5799	Munford Elementary Principal Mary Haywood (K-5) 1200 McLaughlin Drive Munford, TN 38058 901-837-0152, fax 901-837-5778	Munford Middle Principal: Vicki Shipley (6-8) 100 Education Avenue Munford, TN 38058 901-837-1700, fax 901-837-5749
Munford High Principal: Darry Marshall (9-12) 1080 McLaughlin Drive Munford, TN 38058 901-837-5701, fax 901-837-5729	Tipton County Preschool (3-5) Principal: Jill McIntyre 474 Academic Drive Covington, TN 38019

Private Schools

Tipton Rosemark Academy
Headmaster: John Scott
8696 Rosemark Rd.
Millington, TN 38053
901-829-4221, fax 829-4292
www.tiptonrosemarkacademy.net

Tipton Christian Academy
Director: Stephen Tynes
2105 Hwy. 59 South
Covington, TN 38019
901-475-4990, fax 901-475-4930

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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