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John Overton High
High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4820 Franklin RD, Nashville, TN 37220
- Math 15% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John Overton High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John Overton High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$156,227
Median home value
$746,000
Median rent
$1,468/mo
College educated
77.8%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Road AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 927 | Compare → |
| Father Ryan High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 863 | Compare → |
| Genesis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Valor Flagship AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 5–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #137 of 154
- District spending per student
- $17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Overton High is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Overton High
John Overton High is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 1,969 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,682 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Overton High
What grades does John Overton High serve?
John Overton High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John Overton High?
John Overton High has an enrollment of approximately 1,969 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Overton High?
The student-teacher ratio at John Overton High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Overton High rank in TN?
John Overton High ranks #1,682 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is John Overton High's MySchoolScout rating?
John Overton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 John Overton High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Overton High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Overton High a charter school?
No, John Overton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Overton High a Title I school?
No, John Overton High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,969
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.8%
- Phone
- (615) 333-5135
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37220)
- 5,483
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 37220; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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