John Overton High School
- John Overton High School serves 1,918 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- John Overton High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%.
Top Placements
John Overton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- John Overton High School's student population of 1,918 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,918 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 98 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Overton High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,627 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Overton High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 13% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 9% |
| Black | 22% | 22% |
| White | 35% | 65% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Davidson County School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Overton High School is Glencliff High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is John Trotwood Moore Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Glendale Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nashville Glendale Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 423 students
1.2 miles
800 Thompson Av
Nashville, TN 37204
(615)279-7970 1.2 PK-4 423 - Nashville Crieve Hall Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 455 students
1.4 miles
498 Hogan Rd
Nashville, TN 37220
(615)333-5059 1.4 PK-4 455 - Nashville Norman Binkley Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 538 students
1.4 miles
4700 West Longdale Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615)333-5037 1.4 PK-4 538 - Nashville John Trotwood Moore Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 630 students
1.9 miles
4425 Granny White Pk
Nashville, TN 37204
(615)298-8095 1.9 5-8 630 - Nashville Croft Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 703 students
2.0 miles
482 Elysian Fields Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615)332-0217 2.0 5-8 703
School Reviews
| 5 This school is amazing with great students who can lead TN in the future - Posted by Student/Alumni - pdosk |
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