Enrollment
1,942
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470318001327
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
114.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Overton High compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Overton High
John Overton High is a large high school in Nashville, Tennessee, enrolling 1,942 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,942 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Davidson County spends $15,421 per pupil, 42% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 876 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,942 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Nashville's high schools, it stands alongside Mcgavock High (1,844 students): John Overton High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 16:1).
Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students) and Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students) alongside John Overton High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Overton High compares
John Overton High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes John Overton High.
$15,421
Per student
+42%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,942 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Overton High a good school?
John Overton High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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