Hardin Valley Academy, located at 11345 Hardin Valley Road, is a Knox County high school that was founded in 2008. The school is split into four academies: Liberal Arts, STEM, Health Sciences, and BLPA. It serves portions of Farragut north of Interstate 75.
Serving 1,916 students in grades 9-12, Hardin Valley Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,916 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardin Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hardin Valley Academy's student population of 1,916 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,916 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
123 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Motto
Our mission is to provide a rigorous learning environment housed within small learning communities that foster social responsibility and academic excellence for ALL students.
School Rankings
Hardin Valley Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin Valley Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#592 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
15%
16%
Black
5%
20%
White
68%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardin Valley Academy's ranking?
Hardin Valley Academy is ranked #592 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hardin Valley Academy often compared to?
Hardin Valley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Farragut High School, Karns High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hardin Valley Academy?
The graduation rate of Hardin Valley Academy is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hardin Valley Academy?
1,916 students attend Hardin Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hardin Valley Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Hardin Valley Academy offer ?
Hardin Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hardin Valley Academy part of?
Hardin Valley Academy is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hardin Valley Academy located?
Hardin Valley Academy is located in the Hardin Valley neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Hardin Valley.
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