Summary:
The city of Overton, Texas, is served by six public schools across three districts—Overton Independent School District (Isd), Leveretts Chapel Independent School District (Isd), and The Excel Center (For Adults)—enrolling a total of 905 students from elementary through high school, with a high level of economic disadvantage across the area.
The standout performer is Leveretts Chapel High School, which earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 23% of Texas high schools, boasting a 100% graduation rate and exceptional test scores in Biology, English, and U.S. History. In contrast, Billy Moore faces severe challenges with a 1-star rating, a 57.7% graduation rate, and a 24.9% dropout rate, alongside the highest student-to-teacher ratio (21.4) and lowest per-student spending ($6,728). Overton High School also achieves a 100% graduation rate despite below-average test scores, while Leveretts Chapel Elementary ranks in the bottom 16% of Texas elementary schools, creating a "Leveretts Chapel paradox" where the district's high school excels but its elementary struggles.
Mathematics proficiency is a systemic crisis, with no school reaching 50% proficiency in any math subject—Leveretts Chapel J H had 0% proficiency in 8th-grade math. Resource allocation strongly correlates with outcomes: Leveretts Chapel High School spends $19,276 per student with an 8.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio, while Billy Moore spends just $6,728 per student. Overton Elementary shows mixed reading proficiency, with some grades near state averages. Overall, families should weigh the stark contrasts between districts, particularly the high-performing Leveretts Chapel High versus the struggling Billy Moore, and note that graduation rates do not always reflect academic proficiency.
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