Serving 2,016 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 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
John Overton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Overton High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
John Overton High School is ranked #1371 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Overton High School?
The graduation rate of John Overton High School is 81%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend John Overton High School?
2,016 students attend John Overton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John Overton High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Overton High School?
John Overton High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Overton High School offer ?
John Overton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Overton High School part of?
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