For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 534 students in Overton, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Overton, TX are Overton Elementary School and Overton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Overton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Overton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Overton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Overton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6144
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6144
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Overton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6143
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6143
Gr: 6-12 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Overton, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Overton, TX include Overton Elementary School and Overton High School.
How many public schools are located in Overton?
2 public schools are located in Overton.
What is the racial composition of students in Overton?
Overton public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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