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School Comparison

Overton High
vs.
Sheffield High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Overton High
Sheffield High
  • Overton High reported a higher chronically absent students than Sheffield High (829 vs. 292).
  • Overton High reported a higher sat/act participation than Sheffield High (571 vs. 198).
  • Overton High reported a higher students per counselor than Sheffield High (341.3:1 vs. 118.8:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Overton High reported a higher chronically absent students than Sheffield High (829 vs. 292).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Overton High reported a higher graduating cohort than Sheffield High (333 vs. 164).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Overton High reported a higher sat/act participation than Sheffield High (571 vs. 198).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Overton High reported a higher students per counselor than Sheffield High (341.3:1 vs. 118.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Overton High

4 metrics were reported by Overton High. Comparable data for Sheffield High is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
76%
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
129
Gifted & talented
20

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Overton High
$13,694.79
Sheffield High
$13,694.79
Local revenue share
Overton High
32.8%
Sheffield High
32.8%
State revenue share
Overton High
34.7%
Sheffield High
34.7%
Federal revenue share
Overton High
32.5%
Sheffield High
32.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Overton High
34.7%
Sheffield High
34.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Shelby County
$62,337
Shelby County
$62,337
Poverty rate
Shelby County
17.5%
Shelby County
17.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby County
34.2%
Shelby County
34.2%
Unemployment rate
Shelby County
4.5%
Shelby County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.