Hillwood High School vs. John Overton High School
Should I attend Hillwood High School or John Overton High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hillwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Diversity
John Overton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,081 students in grades 9-12, Hillwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,975 students in grades 9-12, John Overton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,081 students
1,975 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1316 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1422 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
≤1%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
297
553
Grade 10 Students
278
509
Grade 11 Students
281
483
Grade 12 Students
225
430
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
23%
48%
% Black
34%
20%
% White
34%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
