Overton County

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Livingston, Tennessee - 8 schools

An equity score of 36/100 ranks Overton County #71 of 140 districts in Tennessee (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,476 per pupil, Overton County ranks #128 of 141 Tennessee districts by per-pupil spending (Tennessee districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

3,102
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$9,476
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Overton County operates 8 public schools serving 3,102 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 combined, 2 elementary, 1 high schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Overton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,476 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 15 of 141 Tennessee districts by per-pupil spending. See how Tennessee compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 21.5% local, 57.2% state, and 21.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 36/100, ranked #71 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 293.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.3% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is A H Roberts Elementary, with a diversity index of 12.3/100.

Its largest campus is Livingston Academy, enrolling 773 students (26% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Overton County Virtual School, at 88 students, a 9x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Livingston Academy accounts for 24.9% of all Overton County student enrollment

That concentration means Overton County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Overton County school enrollment varies 8.8× across entities

Overton County school enrollment ranges from 88 students (lowest) to 773 students (highest), a spread of 685 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Overton County student-counselor ratio is 294:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Overton County is typically wider than the Overton County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Overton County chronic absenteeism rate is 23.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Overton County is typically wider than the Overton County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.3%
Federal
57.2%
State
21.5%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
71 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Overton County.

White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Multiracial 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 9.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Overton County's schools, below the Tennessee average of 38.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 A H Roberts Elementary 12.3
  2. 2 Livingston Middle School 11.2
  3. 3 Livingston Academy 10.2
  4. 4 Rickman Elementary 8.5
  5. 5 Allons Elementary 8.1

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
293.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Overton County

School Enrollment
Livingston Academy
773
Rickman Elementary
707
Allons Elementary
378
A H Roberts Elementary
344
Hilham Elementary
300
Livingston Middle School
237
Wilson Elementary
185
Overton County Virtual School
88

How Overton County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Tennessee districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Grainger County Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Obion County Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Smith County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Hickman County Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Franklin Ssd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Overton County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Overton County?

Overton County has 8 schools, including 1 high, 5 combined, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,102 students.

How much does Overton County spend per student?

Overton County spends $9,476 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #71 in Tennessee.

What is the demographic composition of Overton County?

Overton County students are 95.3% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Overton County?

Overton County has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #71 out of 140 districts in Tennessee.