Serving 2,096 students in grades 9-12, Hardin Valley Academy ranks in the bottom 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 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,096 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- 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
School Overview
Hardin Valley Academy's student population of 2,096 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,096 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hardin Valley Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin Valley Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#890 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
7%
21%
White
73%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardin Valley Academy's ranking?
Hardin Valley Academy is ranked #890 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hardin Valley Academy?
The graduation rate of Hardin Valley Academy is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hardin Valley Academy?
2,096 students attend Hardin Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hardin Valley Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardin Valley Academy?
Hardin Valley Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hardin Valley Academy offer ?
Hardin Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hardin Valley Academy part of?
Hardin Valley Academy is part of Knox County School District.
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