- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Memphis, TN
Overton High
Federal NCES profile for Overton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470014801130
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overton High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #17 of 35
- high schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1,417
- students enrolled
Overton High has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overton High ranks #17 of 35 high schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014801130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Overton High held near 1,491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+69 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 99.5 → 79.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+69 students YoY 470014801130 · Memphis, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,417 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Overton High held near 1,491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+69 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 99.5 → 79.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Overton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cordova High S
Cordova High School
2,251 students
- White Station
White Station High
2,046 students
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High
1,719 students
- Southwind High
Southwind High
1,675 students
- Whitehaven Hig
Whitehaven High
1,509 students
- This school
Overton High
1,417 students
What this shows Overton High reports 1,417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overton High compares
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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,417 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,417
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$13,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
African American 47.1%
Two or More 2.8%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Overton High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Memphis-Shelby County Schools reports $13,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Overton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Station High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Memphis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
White Station High
Standard public school
2,046 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Southwind High
Standard public school
1,675 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Whitehaven High
Standard public school
1,509 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Kingsbury High
Standard public school
1,383 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Central High
Standard public school
1,331 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Craigmont High
Standard public school
968 students 19.4:1 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 (~1,417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overton High
How many students attend Overton High?
Overton High has 1,417 students enrolled. It is a high school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,422 (2022-23) → 1,491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+69).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Overton High is 14.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overton High?
The largest demographic group at Overton High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overton High?
Overton High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Overton High rank among high schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Overton High ranks #17 of 35 high schools in Memphis, 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 Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides Overton High, Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates Cordova High School (2,251 students), White Station High (2,046 students), and Germantown High (1,719 students). See the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district page for the complete list.