Overton High School
Tel:
(903)834-6143
- Overton High School serves 258 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Overton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Overton High School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 258 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Overton High School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Overton High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6317 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 52% |
| Black | 13% | 13% |
| White | 76% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Overton Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Overton Overton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 263 students
0.0 miles
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903)834-6144 0.0 PK-5 263 - New London Elder Coop Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 12 | 1 students
2.9 miles
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903)392-7850 2.9 12 1 - New London West Rusk Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 251 students
2.9 miles
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903)392-7857 2.9 PK-2 251 - New London West Rusk High School Grades: 9-12 | 330 students
3.3 miles
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903)392-7854 3.3 9-12 330 - New London West Rusk Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 260 students
3.3 miles
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903)392-7856 3.3 3-5 260
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