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Troy City School District

358 Elba Hwy
Troy, AL 36079
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Troy City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,777 students in Troy City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
51±¬ÁÏs in Troy City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
1,777 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Troy City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#85 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
30%
38%
47%
27%
38%
92%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
62%
32%
% White
29%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,232 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,595
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,232
$12,220

Best Troy City School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
503 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Gr: PK-6 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Charles Henderson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Elm St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5770
Gr: 7-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Charles Henderson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 George Wallace Dr
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-3510
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
211 Lake Ave
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Troypike Regional Center For Technology
Vocational School
285 Gibbs Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Troy City School District?
Troy City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,777 students.
What is the rank of Troy City School District?
Troy City School District is ranked #83 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Troy City School District?
62% of Troy City School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Troy City School District?
Troy City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Troy City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,232 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,777 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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