- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashville, TN
John Overton High
Federal NCES profile for John Overton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470318001327
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Overton High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #16 of 21
- high schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,942
- students enrolled
John Overton High has class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Overton High ranks #16 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
John Overton High held near 1,969 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 114.8 → 107.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 470318001327 · Nashville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,942 enr · 17:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
John Overton High held near 1,969 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 114.8 → 107.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
John Overton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch High S
Antioch High School
2,212 students
- Cane Ridge Hig
Cane Ridge High School
1,982 students
- This school
John Overton High
1,942 students
- Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- Valor Flagship
Valor Flagship Academy
1,402 students
What this shows John Overton High reports 1,942 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Overton High compares
John Overton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,942 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,942
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
566
in-school suspensions + 310 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 22.2%
African American 19.3%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, John Overton High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Overton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valor Flagship Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Overton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Nashville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mcgavock High
Standard public school
1,844 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hunters Lane High
Standard public school
1,414 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hillsboro High
Standard public school
1,224 students 18:1 students per teacher
Hillwood High
Standard public school
1,123 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Glencliff High School
Standard public school
1,013 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Hume - Fogg High
Standard public school
885 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,942 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Overton High
How many students attend John Overton High?
John Overton High has 1,942 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 2,016 (2022-23) → 1,969 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Overton High?
The student-teacher ratio at John Overton High is 17:1, which is 11% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Overton High?
The largest demographic group at John Overton High is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Nashville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Overton High?
John Overton High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Overton High rank among high schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, John Overton High ranks #16 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Nashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides John Overton High, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and Mcgavock High (1,844 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.