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Overton High School vs. Ridgeway High School

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School Overview

School
Overton High School
1770 Lanier Ln
Memphis, TN 38117
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Ridgeway High School
2009 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38119
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,491 students in grades 9-12, Overton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 805 students in grades 9-12, Ridgeway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,491 students
805 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Overton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgeway High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Overton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgeway High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Overton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgeway High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Overton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeway High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1512 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#1547 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Overton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgeway High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
9%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Overton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Overton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Overton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
85-89%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Overton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ridgeway High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Overton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridgeway High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
413
204
Grade 10 Students
101
224
Grade 11 Students
664
189
Grade 12 Students
313
188

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Overton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgeway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
45%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Overton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgeway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
49%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Overton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgeway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Overton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgeway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Overton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgeway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Overton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgeway High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Overton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgeway High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Overton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgeway High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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