Overton High School
Overton High School serves 249 students in grades 6-12.
Overton High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Overton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Overton High School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 249 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Overton High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Overton High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6747 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 52% |
| Black | 14% | 13% |
| White | 75% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Overton Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Overton High School is Elder Coop Alternative School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is West Rusk Middle School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Overton Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Overton Overton Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 276 students10
0.0 miles
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6144 0 PK-5 276 - New London Elder Coop Alternative School Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 1 student
2.9 miles
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7850 2.9 11-12 1 - New London West Rusk Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 239 students
2.9 miles
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7857 2.9 PK-2 239 - New London West Rusk High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 333 students10
3.3 miles
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854 3.3 9-12 333 - New London West Rusk Intermediate School Math: 38% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 271 students10
3.3 miles
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7856 3.3 3-5 271
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