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#450 of 967 schools in NE

Top 46% in state

Overton High School

High School · Overton Public Schools · Overton, NE

A high school in Overton, NE where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

401 7TH ST PO BOX 310, Overton, NE 68863

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
District spending per student$17,249
Chronic Absenteeism9.6%

Students at Overton High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Overton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low92/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,875

Median home value

$120,700

Median rent

$580/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Overton Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,249NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Overton High School is listed in OVERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Overton High School

Overton High School is a public high school in Overton, NE, part of Overton Public Schools, serving approximately 115 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Overton High School

What grades does Overton High School serve?

Overton High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Overton High School?

Overton High School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Overton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Overton High School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Overton High School rank in NE?

Overton High School ranks #450 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Overton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Overton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Overton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Overton High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Overton High School a charter school?

No, Overton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Overton High School a Title I school?

No, Overton High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Overton High School?

47.0% of students at Overton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
115
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dawson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 68863)
1,222
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
41.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68863; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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