For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 523 students in Overton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Overton Independent School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
523 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Overton Independent School District, which is ranked #672 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#712 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
12%
54%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
69%
24%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,790 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,725 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,790
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,725
$14,079
Best Overton Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Overton Independent School District?
Overton Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 523 students.
What is the rank of Overton Independent School District?
Overton Independent School District is ranked #672 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Overton Independent School District?
69% of Overton Independent School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Overton Independent School District?
Overton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Overton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,725 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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