Overton H S vs West Rusk Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overton H S
Overton · Public high · Grades 6–12
267 students
West Rusk Middle
New London · Public middle · Grades 6–8
242 students
| Measure | Overton H S Overton, Texas | West Rusk Middle New London, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #862 of 1,419 | #1271 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9457 of 16,910 | #10886 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 267 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Overton | New London |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overton H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 34.9).
- •Overton H S does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •West Rusk Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Overton H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 76%).
- •Overton H S does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.1).
- •Overton H S is the larger school with 267 students compared with 242.
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 Overton H S better than West Rusk Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Overton H S ranks higher (46.0 vs 34.9 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 Overton H S and West Rusk Middle?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Overton and New London in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overton H S: 267. West Rusk Middle: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overton H S and West Rusk Middle rank in Texas?
Overton H S is 862nd of 1,419 and West Rusk Middle is 1271st of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).