Schools in Zip Code 37901

Zip code 37901 is home to 2 middle schools—Hardin Valley Middle School and Gibbs Middle School—both serving grades 6–8 within Knox County Schools, a district ranked 78 out of 141 Tennessee districts. Combined, these two schools serve 1,670 students, and there are no elementary, high, or alternative schools in this zip code.

Hardin Valley Middle School is the clear standout, ranking in the top 8% of Tennessee middle schools for three consecutive years (47th in 2025–2026) with a 5-star rating. It beats Gibbs Middle School in every tested subject: math proficiency is 56.1% vs. 31.9%, science is 65.8% vs. 43.5%, and social studies is 75.5% vs. 59.2%. Gibbs Middle School, meanwhile, has improved from the 53rd to the 59th percentile over three years but remains below state averages in math (31.9% vs. 43.0%) and ELA (36.9% vs. 40.6%). Gibbs Middle School does exceed the state average in social studies (59.2% vs. 51.4%) and nearly matches its district.

Both schools show a troubling decline from 6th to 8th grade in math and ELA. Chronic absenteeism aligns with performance: the rate at Hardin Valley Middle School is 15.0%, better than the state average of 18.3%, while Gibbs Middle School is at 20.9%, worse than both district and state. Notably, Gibbs Middle School spends $1,315 more per student ($12,774 vs. $11,459) but has significantly lower scores. Hardin Valley Middle School excels in 8th-grade Algebra I at 94.2%, above the state's 88.3%, while Gibbs Middle School lags at 77.8%. For parents, Hardin Valley Middle School is the top choice academically, but Gibbs Middle School shows signs of improvement, particularly in social studies.