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#1254 of 1,786 schools in TN
Hardin Valley Academy
High School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
11345 Hardin Valley RD, Knoxville, TN 37932
- Math 37% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hardin Valley Academy score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hardin Valley Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,900
Median home value
$431,200
Median rent
$1,516/mo
College educated
54.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Farragut High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 2,091 | Compare → |
| Karns High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,341 | Compare → |
| Webb School of KnoxvillePrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,060 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #57 of 88
- District spending per student
- $11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hardin Valley Academy is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hardin Valley Academy
Hardin Valley Academy is a public high school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 2,043 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,254 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hardin Valley Academy
What grades does Hardin Valley Academy serve?
Hardin Valley Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hardin Valley Academy?
Hardin Valley Academy has an enrollment of approximately 2,043 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Valley Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hardin Valley Academy rank in TN?
Hardin Valley Academy ranks #1,254 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hardin Valley Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hardin Valley Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hardin Valley Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardin Valley Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hardin Valley Academy a charter school?
No, Hardin Valley Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hardin Valley Academy a Title I school?
No, Hardin Valley Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,043
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (865) 690-9690
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37932)
- 23,330
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37932; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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