For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 280 students in Overton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
51爆料s in Overton School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
280 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Overton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,400 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,314 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,400
$15,464
Spending / Student
$17,314
$16,776
Best Overton School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Overton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 7th St
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Overton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 7th St
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Overton School District?
Overton School District manages 2 public schools serving 280 students.
What is the rank of Overton School District?
Overton School District is ranked #156 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Overton School District?
87% of Overton School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Overton School District?
Overton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Overton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,314 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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