John Overton Comp High School

John Overton Comp High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4820 Franklin Rd,  Nashville, TN
Metro Nashville Public Schools
3.8
3.4
1,975 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Shuler Pelham
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
32.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
22.1%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
287:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
47.9%
White
24.3%
Black
20.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Most Diverse Public HS in Tennessee
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Middle Tennessee State University 457 Students
Belmont University 328 Students
University of Tennessee 271 Students
Lipscomb University 219 Students
Tennessee State University 194 Students
Vanderbilt University 168 Students
Nashville State Community College 154 Students
Austin Peay State University 148 Students
Tennessee Technological University 129 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 125 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 104 Students
Business 103 Students
Biology 100 Students
Computer Science 75 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Psychology 51 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 29 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 26 Students
Education 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 291 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/18/2024
Throughout my years at Overton, I've had a wonderful time making friends, challenging myself academically, and learning about different cultures.
4.0 Junior
8/29/2024
I'm currently a junior at Overton and i'm really enjoying myself there. There are so many opportunities and resources available for you to be successful. We have plenty of cool programs like the Health Science pathway, Computer Sciences, or even Criminal Justice. I've had amazing teachers every year since i've been here. I just wish our staff was a little more accomadating and understanding.
5.0 Alum
2/14/2024
Upon being in John Overton Comprehensive High school for all four years the only thing that I'd like for the school to change is the certain amount of AP/honors courses they give as there are a select few and not enough for the vast majority of majors the students want to learn more about.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 23 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/8/2024
We had a good experience sending our daughter to John Overton. It is what the student makes of it. There are lots of different programs to choose from. Our daughter really enjoyed being in orchestra and winter guard. The staff is helpful and responsive and professional. The new renovations are an ad...
5.0 parent
9/13/2023
My son graduated Overton a couple years ago and reviews like this on GreatSchools had us nervous. We had no reason to be.Yes, Overton has a lot of diversity and kids who weren't raised with English as their primary language, and that inevitably affects things like test scores. But it also provides a...
5.0 student
9/8/2023
I am a student currently attending John Overton. I would like to say that the teachers at Overton are very helpful and are there if you need to talk to someone, at any time. Overton also offers lots of opportunities for everyone. I love the academies the school Carries, there is something for everyo...
1.0 student
8/15/2022
Inconsiderate policies that don’t help learning environment. Only worried about endorsements and fundings.

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