For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,102 students in Overton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Overton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
3,102 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Overton County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.60
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
18 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
2,976 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
96%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
251
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
209
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
233
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
199
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,916 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,850 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,916
$12,030
Spending / Student
$9,850
$11,527
Best Overton County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rickman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Rickman Monterey Hwy
Rickman, TN 38580
(931) 498-2825
Rickman, TN 38580
(931) 498-2825
Grades: PK-8
| 709 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2210 Hanging Limb Hwy
Crawford, TN 38554
(931) 445-3335
Crawford, TN 38554
(931) 445-3335
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Hilham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2305 Hilham Hwy
Hilham, TN 38568
(931) 823-6816
Hilham, TN 38568
(931) 823-6816
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Livingston Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Melvin Johnson Dr
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5911
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5911
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
Rank: #55.
Allons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 Old Celina Hwy
Allons, TN 38541
(931) 823-5921
Allons, TN 38541
(931) 823-5921
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Livingston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 Bilbrey St
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5917
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5917
Grades: 5-8
| 276 students
Rank: #77.
A H Roberts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Zachary St
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5551
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5551
Grades: PK-4
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Overton County Virtual School
Magnet School
302 Zachary St
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-1287
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-1287
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Overton County School District?
Overton County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,102 students.
What is the rank of Overton County School District?
Overton County School District is ranked #70 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Overton County School District?
96% of Overton County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Overton County School District?
Overton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Overton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,850 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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