Total enrollment
2,924
-208 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Overton County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Overton County is one of Tennessee's public-school counties, with 8 campuses serving about 2,933 students (6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $48,959.
7-year change in Overton County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
2,933
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,959
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
6
1,923 students
Middle
1
237 students
High
1
773 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Overton County Public Schools
2,933 students · 1 district in Overton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Overton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.6% under 18
Test scores in Overton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Rickman Elementary· 44.4%
- Livingston Academy· 42.9%
- Wilson Elementary· 36.2%
- Allons Elementary· 34.4%
- Hilham Elementary· 33.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Livingston Middle School· 27.2%
- A H Roberts Elementary· 27.4%
- Hilham Elementary· 33.2%
- Allons Elementary· 34.4%
- Wilson Elementary· 36.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Academy | Livingston | High | 09-12 | 773 | · |
| Rickman Elementary | Rickman | Elementary | PK-08 | 707 | · |
| Allons Elementary | Allons | Elementary | PK-08 | 378 | · |
| A H Roberts Elementary | Livingston | Elementary | PK-04 | 344 | · |
| Hilham Elementary | Hilham | Elementary | PK-08 | 300 | · |
| Livingston Middle School | Livingston | Middle | 05-08 | 237 | · |
| Wilson Elementary | Crawford | Elementary | PK-08 | 185 | · |
| Overton County Virtual School | Livingtston | Elementary | KG-08 | 9 | · |
Cities in Overton County
About Overton County
Across the thinly populated Tennessee county of Overton County of about 23,065 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 2,933 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $48,959, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 20% noticeably below the Tennessee median.
On the school-mix side, Overton County consists of 6 elementary schools (1,923 students), 1 middle school (237), and 1 high school (773).
Overton County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,933 students across Overton County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 7%: 3,132 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,924 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Overton County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Overton County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data