Summary:
Zip code 37932, located in the Knoxville area, is home to two public schools within Knox County Schools: Hardin Valley Elementary School, serving grades PK-5 with 907 students, and Hardin Valley Academy, serving grades 9-12 with 1,916 students, for a combined enrollment of roughly 2,823 students — though notably, there is no middle school in the zip code, creating a gap in the K-12 pathway.
Both schools are strong performers and hold consistent 4-star ratings, but they stand out in different ways. Hardin Valley Elementary School is the clear academic standout, ranking in the 88th percentile statewide and posting proficiency rates well above district and state averages in every subject — math proficiency is 62.6% vs. 43.0% statewide, and chronic absenteeism is just 9.3%, less than half the district and state averages. Hardin Valley Academy shines in graduation rate (93.9% vs. 90.5% state) and advanced coursework, with 10th graders posting exceptional results in Algebra II (92.6% vs. 63.9% state) and Biology I (79.4% vs. 41.3% state).
However, there are challenges. Algebra I proficiency at the high school (25.6%) falls below both district and state averages, and chronic absenteeism at the academy is 20.9%, slightly above state norms. Per-student spending is higher at the elementary school ($12,643) than the high school ($11,388). Still, with both schools rated 4 stars and sitting in the top quartile statewide, zip code 37932 is a bright spot within a district that ranks in the 45th percentile. Families should weigh the missing middle school piece and the high school's attendance concerns, but overall this area offers solid, above-average educational options.
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