Overhills High School

2495 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,024 students in grades 9-12, Overhills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,024 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Overhills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Overhills High School's student population of 2,024 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,024 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Overhills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overhills High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#981 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Overhills High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Overhills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Overhills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Overhills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Overhills High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Overhills High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Overhills High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Overhills High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
34%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Overhills High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Overhills High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Overhills High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Overhills High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Overhills High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Overhills High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Overhills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Overhills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overhills High School's ranking?
Overhills High School is ranked #981 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Overhills High School often compared to?
Overhills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harnett Central High School, Pine Forest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Overhills High School?
The graduation rate of Overhills High School is 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Overhills High School?
2,024 students attend Overhills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Overhills High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overhills High School?
Overhills High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Overhills High School offer ?
Overhills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Overhills High School part of?
Overhills High School is part of Harnett County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,024 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 87% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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