John Overton High School
- John Overton High School serves 2,027 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- John Overton High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
John Overton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- John Overton High School's student population of 2,027 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,027 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 105 teachers |
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School Comparison
- John Overton High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,636 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Overton High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #540 out of 1636 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 36% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 11% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 10% |
| Black | 21% | 22% |
| White | 33% | 63% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.55 |
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| Graduation Rate | 86% | 89% |
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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: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Overton High School is Lead Prep Southeast (2.8 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 | 430 students
1.2 miles
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615)279-7970 1.2 PK-4 430 - 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 | 562 students
1.4 miles
4700 West Longdale Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615)333-5037 1.4 PK-4 562 - Nashville John Trotwood Moore Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 670 students
1.9 miles
4425 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615)298-8095 1.9 5-8 670 - Nashville Croft Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 675 students
2.0 miles
482 Elysian Fields Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615)332-0217 2.0 5-8 675
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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