Overton High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Memphis, Tennessee 38117 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
#272 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#16759 of 16,910 nationally
About Overton High
Overton High is a public high located in Memphis, in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,417 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 7.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 272nd of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (13th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,417.
There are 207 schools in Memphis; Overton High ranks 90th of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)4%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Overton High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 4%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Overton High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
457 students · 523 m away
Willow Oaks Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students · 990 m away
Memphis Merit Academy
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
424 students · 1.2 km away
Colonial Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students · 1.2 km away
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
462 students · 1.7 km away
Evans Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students · 1.7 km away
Sea Isle Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students · 1.9 km away
Cornerstone Prep School
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
85 students · 2.2 km away
Hooks Dimmick Child Care Center
Memphis · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 2.4 km away
South Park Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,414 students
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1,410 students
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1,401 students
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
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1,396 students
Northwest High
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1,441 students
James Lawson High School
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1,393 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Overton High a good school?
Overton High has a Success Index (US) of 7.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #272 of 321 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Overton High rank in Tennessee?
Overton High ranks #272 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #16759 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Overton High?
Overton High had 1,417 students in 2025.
Is Overton High a elementary school or a high school?
Overton High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Overton High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Overton High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.