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Hillwood High School vs. John Overton High School

Should you attend Hillwood High School or John Overton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hillwood High School
400 Davidson Rd
Nashville, TN 37205
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
John Overton High School
4820 Franklin Rd
Nashville, TN 37220
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hillwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

John Overton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,123 students in grades 9-12, Hillwood 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 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,123 students
2,016 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
115 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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Test Scores

#1403 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#1371 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
7%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Overton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
31%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Overton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
20%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hillwood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John Overton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
81%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart displays graduation rate of Hillwood High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
320
552
Grade 10 Students
278
524
Grade 11 Students
278
518
Grade 12 Students
247
422

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
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% Hispanic
26%
48%
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% Black
30%
21%
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% White
36%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hillwood High School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John Overton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
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0.72
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillwood High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of John Overton High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillwood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Overton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillwood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Overton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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