Overton High School is a secondary school for the Creative and Performing Arts located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district.
Serving 1,491 students in grades 9-12, 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 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Overton High School's student population of 1,491 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Grey, Royal blue
School Rankings
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 Overton High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1522 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
45%
15%
Black
49%
21%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverines
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overton High School's ranking?
Overton High School is ranked #1522 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Overton High School often compared to?
Overton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Station High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Overton High School?
The graduation rate of Overton High School is 73%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Overton High School?
1,491 students attend Overton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Overton High School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overton High School?
Overton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Overton High School offer ?
Overton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Overton High School part of?
Overton High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Overton High School located?
Overton High School is located in the Colonial Acres neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Colonial Acres.
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