Hillsboro High vs John Overton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsboro High
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,224 students
John Overton High
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,942 students
| Measure | Hillsboro High Nashville, Tennessee | John Overton High Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 321 | #291 of 321 |
| National rank | #16680 of 16,910 | #16848 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,224 | 1,942 |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 1,942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 4% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsboro High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.9 vs 3.9).
- •Hillsboro High does better on math proficiency (13% vs 4%).
- •Hillsboro High does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •John Overton High is the larger school with 1,942 students compared with 1,224.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillsboro High better than John Overton High?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsboro High ranks higher (8.9 vs 3.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hillsboro High and John Overton High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsboro High: 1,224. John Overton High: 1,942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsboro High and John Overton High rank in Tennessee?
Hillsboro High is 262nd of 321 and John Overton High is 291st of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).