MNPS Zoned Public School
John Overton High School
MNPS Zoned Public School · Grades 9–12 · SE Nashville, Nashville, TN · TN grade D
About John Overton High School
John Overton High School is an MNPS zoned public school in SE Nashville, serving grades 9–12 in Davidson County.
As a zoned MNPS school it has a defined attendance area, so families living inside that zone are entitled to a seat without applying. Walk-in enrollment is accepted.
Tennessee gave it a letter grade of D for 2024-25. 20% of students met or exceeded state expectations on TCAP, below the 31% average across the 144 public schools in this guide with reported scores. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 1 (well below average).
It enrolled 1942 students in 2023-24 and is a Title I school. MNPS describes its pathway as: Zoned HS for John Overton cluster.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, and there is no uniform requirement.
John Overton High School is one of 3 schools this guide lists in SE Nashville and one of 12 MNPS zoned public high schools in Davidson County.
Overview
School typeMNPS Zoned Public School
Grades9–12
NeighborhoodSE Nashville
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Letter grade issued by the Tennessee Dept. of Education (2024-25)DSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Proficiency (met/exceeded)20%Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Academic growth (TVAAS)Level 1 · Well below averageSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, TVAAS growth, from the 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Enrollment1942 (2023-24)Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES CCD, 2023-24
verify ↗ Data last checked: September 4, 2026
Tuition & Vouchers
TuitionFree — public
Transportation & Admissions
MNPS busingYes
Walk-in enrollmentYes
Application requiredNo
UniformsNo
Contact & Details
Address4820 Franklin Rd, Nashville, TN 37220
Feeder pathwayZoned HS for John Overton cluster
Always confirm zoning and open seats. Attendance zones, magnet/charter lotteries, and enrollment deadlines change. Verify current details directly with the school or MNPS.
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