Summary:
Overton High School is the sole high school in the Overton Independent School District (Isd), serving 267 students in grades 6 through 12 in a rural East Texas community. This small school offers a low student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1 and spends $14,693 per student, providing a foundation for personalized attention.
The school presents a striking contrast in academic performance. It excels in English Language Arts, with 7th-grade Reading (61.11%) and English II Reading (65.71%) both exceeding state averages in the 2025-2026 school year. However, mathematics and science scores are critically low. For example, Algebra I EOC proficiency was just 8.89% compared to the state average of 54.03%, and 8th-grade Math proficiency was 7.69% versus the state's 47.24%. This creates a 56.82 percentage point gap between its strongest subject (English II Reading) and weakest (Algebra I). The school boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a low 0.8% dropout rate, but its district ranking has slipped from the 39th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 30th percentile in 2025-2026, indicating that while the school maintains steady performance, other Texas schools are improving faster.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Overton High School is a school of extremes. It successfully graduates all its students and provides strong English instruction, but it faces a serious challenge in math and science education. The low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending suggest resources are available, but they are not translating into strong STEM outcomes. This raises an important question about whether the high graduation rate reflects true academic preparedness in all subjects. Families should consider this imbalance when evaluating the school, particularly if their child needs strong support in mathematics or science.
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