John Overton Comprehensive High School

This school continues to withhold my report card for unknown reasons.It is also very crowded.
--Submitted by a student

I have a Junior that attends Overton. We love the school. She has been challenged academically and some of the most amazing Honors and AP teachers. Besides teaching her just the academics, they teach her other life lessons as well. I appreicate the communication from Dr. Pelham. My daughter is in the band so I am at the school quite frequently. I must say I believe that I have seen him about 95% of the times that I have been there. He speaks to me every time he sees me in the halls. The guidance counselors have been very helpful and have worked with us personally on my daughter's schedule and her goals for getting into college. The opportunities for a great education are available at Overton just like any other school. The students must also take some of the responsibility for making the most of that opportunity as well.
--Submitted by a parent

Overton is a good academic school.
--Submitted by a student

I think Overton is above average for the Nashville area, which says very little considering Davidson County Schools are probably well below national averages. My son is a Junior and the amount of interaction and feedback received from the principal is dismal. I am at the school at least once a month and I have never seen the principal visible in the open areas. My experiences with the guidance department has been favorable. I never have an issue reaching the guidance counselor or receiving feedback for important issues. The teachers are average: none of them really put themselves out for the benefit of the student. For the most part this school does not have to deal with a lot of disruptive kids, so I don't understand why this school is not able to do more with its resources. Maybe it has to do with the Resource Manager!
--Submitted by a parent

Overton does not have a lot of parent or teacher support. most of the teachers are their for a pay check instead of the needs of their children. there is no parent/teacher relationship. we need a strong team of teachers, parents, principal and guidance counselor. some of the teachers our child have do not even show up for class they always have a substitute. Sad to say but we don't believe in our kids just going through the motion.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a student at John Overton High and it is a excellent school. It is very diverse and gives students a chance to meet new people and learn manu things from them that you normally would not have the chance to do.
--Submitted by a student

I have a daughter who is a Junior at Overton. She loves everything about Overton. As a Junior we are finalizing college decisions. My son will be attending next year as a Freshman. He is very excited to be attending.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a senior currently at Overton and I must say, I am disappointed with the direction the school has gone over the past several years. The school is over crowded. No one has taken the time in 4 years to discuss college with my child. I have another child who will be going into high school next year, but they will not be attending Overton.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers really do care (well some of them). I love the school sprirt in the school, even though we have had to wear SSA this year that has not stopped us from getting invovled in every Pep Rally and everything possible. Our new principls is also pretty amazing. He really seems to care and even though there will always be ''bad apples in the bunch'' he always has a positive attitude to make us (the ones who do follow rules and care) feel appreciated. So if your child has to go to a public school JOHS is the one !
--Submitted by a student

I loved this school very much. I loved being in the marching band, and participating in being a wrestling cheerleader. Being in the activities at school really helped me become who I am today. Thank You John Overton for all you have helped me accomplished.
--Submitted by Brittany Easley, a former student