Summary:
Zip code 37932 in Knoxville, Tennessee is served by exactly one high school, Hardin Valley Academy, a four-year public high school (grades 9–12) with an enrollment of 1,916 students. Because this is the only high school in the area, the following insights focus entirely on this school and how it compares to its district, Knox County Schools, and the state of Tennessee.
Hardin Valley Academy is a consistently strong, 4-star school, ranking in the top quarter of Tennessee high schools for three straight years (best rank: 85th out of 389 in 2024–2025). Its graduation rate is excellent at 93.9%, and its dropout rate of 3.8% is roughly 43% lower than the state average of 6.7%. Academically, the school beats the state in six of seven core TNReady subjects, with standout results in Biology I (61.3% proficient vs. 49.8% statewide), English I (50.5% vs. 37.3%), English II (67.1% vs. 58.1%), and Geometry (54.1% vs. 42.3%). The 10th-grade cohort is especially exceptional, with 92.6% proficiency in Algebra II and 79.4% in Biology I, far above state averages.
However, there are notable challenges. Algebra I proficiency is a persistent weak spot at just 25.6%, well below both district and state averages. Late test-takers—11th graders taking English II (6.7% proficient) or Geometry (10.7%)—show very low performance, likely reflecting retakes or delayed course completion. Chronic absenteeism is also a hidden concern: 20.9% of students are chronically absent, higher than both the district (19.4%) and state (18.3%). On balance, Hardin Valley Academy is a top-quartile, high-performing school with excellent graduation outcomes, though families should be aware of the Algebra I gap, struggles among late test-takers, and attendance issues that may need targeted support.
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