Overton County Schools & Education
Overton County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,412
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#84
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Overton County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 31/100, Overton County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,412 per pupil, Overton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Overton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #84 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
2.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,412
$803 below the state average
School coverage
8
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Overton County has 8 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Overton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Overton County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#84
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Overton County
Elementary to high school visible
3,102 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Overton County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Overton County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Overton County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Dedicated Single-District County System
Overton County operates eight public schools that serve a total student population of 3,102. The landscape features six elementary schools, one middle school, and one centralized high school. All schools are managed by a single county-wide district, ensuring streamlined administration for local families.
One District Focusing on Traditional Public Education
The Overton County school district manages all 3,102 students with no charter school competition in the area. This unified approach allows for a shared community identity, especially centered around the county's primary secondary school. Parents can expect a traditional public school experience focused on regional growth.
Rural Roots and Town Hubs
Education in Overton County is split between five rural schools and three town-based schools. Livingston Academy is the largest institution with 885 students, while smaller elementary schools like Allons serve around 306 students. This mix provides a classic small-town high school experience supported by smaller, localized primary schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Overton County
Reported Enrollment
3,102
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Overton County
Overton County
8 Public Schools in Overton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Academy | Record | Overton County | Livingston, 38570Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 885 |
| Rickman Elementary | Record | Overton County | Rickman, 38580Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 709 |
| A H Roberts Elementary | Record | Overton County | Livingston, 38570Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 342 |
| Hilham Elementary | Record | Overton County | Hilham, 38568Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 311 |
| Allons Elementary | Record | Overton County | Allons, 38541Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 306 |
| Livingston Middle School | Record | Overton County | Livingston, 38570Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 276 |
| Wilson Elementary | Record | Overton County | Crawford, 38554Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 185 |
| Overton County Virtual School | Record | Overton County | Livingtston, 38570Town: Remote | KG–8 | Virtual | 88 |
Overton County Virtual School
Overton County
Livingtston, 38570 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,412
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Overton County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Overton County, Tennessee?
Overton County operates eight public schools that serve a total student population of 3,102. The landscape features six elementary schools, one middle school, and one centralized high school. All schools are managed by a single county-wide district, ensuring streamlined administration for local families.
What are the major school districts in Overton County, Tennessee?
The Overton County school district manages all 3,102 students with no charter school competition in the area. This unified approach allows for a shared community identity, especially centered around the county's primary secondary school. Parents can expect a traditional public school experience focused on regional growth.
What is the school experience like in Overton County?
Education in Overton County is split between five rural schools and three town-based schools. Livingston Academy is the largest institution with 885 students, while smaller elementary schools like Allons serve around 306 students. This mix provides a classic small-town high school experience supported by smaller, localized primary schools.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.