Public schools in Overton, TX
6 open public schools with an address in Overton, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
905
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Overton public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Overton, TX: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 905 students, an average of 151 per school. The largest campus is Overton H S (267 students), and the largest elementary school is Overton El (256).
Leveretts Chapel ISD operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Overton campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 69% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Overton
Elementary schools in Overton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leveretts Chapel El Leveretts Chapel ISD | PK–05 | 118 | 16.4:1 | |
| Overton El Overton ISD | PK–05 | 256 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Overton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leveretts Chapel J H Leveretts Chapel ISD | 06–08 | 52 | 15:1 |
High schools in Overton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Moore The Excel Center (For Adults) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 140 | 21.4:1 | |
| Leveretts Chapel H S Leveretts Chapel ISD | 09–12 | 72 | 8.3:1 | |
| Overton H S Overton ISD | 06–12 | 267 | 11.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.8%
- Hispanic24.9%
- Black12.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Overton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (905 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Overton
How many public schools are in Overton, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Overton: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 905 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Overton?
Schools with an address in Overton belong to 3 education agencies, led by Leveretts Chapel ISD (3 schools), Overton ISD (2 schools), The Excel Center (For Adults) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Overton?
Overton H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Overton, with 267 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Overton?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Overton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Billy Moore. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Overton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Overton public schools is 15.1:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Overton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities