Summary:
In zip code 75684 (Overton, TX), there are three high schools serving grades 6-12, offering a diverse range of educational environments from a small, high-performing rural school to a large traditional high school and an alternative school for adults.
Leveretts Chapel High School is the standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 77th percentile statewide. It achieves this despite having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (58.33%) and the smallest enrollment (72 students). Its success is linked to a low student-teacher ratio (8.3:1) and the highest per-student spending ($19,276), resulting in proficiency rates in Biology (85%), English II (76%), and U.S. History (88%) that far exceed state averages. In contrast, Overton High School serves 267 students in the Overton Independent School District (Isd) and holds a 2-star rating with a 30th percentile ranking. While it boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a low dropout rate (0.8%), its academic proficiency is low, with only 8.89% proficient in Algebra I. Billy Moore, part of the The Excel Center (For Adults) district, is a 1-star alternative school with a 10th percentile ranking, serving a different population of at-risk students and adult learners, which explains its high dropout rate (24.9%) and low graduation rate (57.7%).
A critical finding is that mathematics is a universal weakness across all three schools, with Algebra I proficiency rates (Leveretts Chapel at 10%, Overton at 8.89%, and Billy Moore at 3.13%) all dramatically below the state average of 54.03%. Additionally, while both Overton and Leveretts Chapel achieve 100% graduation rates, Leveretts Chapel does so while also producing top-tier test scores, suggesting a more balanced educational model. The data also shows a clear link between higher resource allocation and better outcomes, as Leveretts Chapel's higher per-student spending correlates with its superior academic performance compared to Overton.
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