For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,682 students in Troy, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 704 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Troy, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Troy, AL are Troy Elementary School, Charles Henderson Middle School and Charles Henderson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Troy, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Troy have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Troy, AL Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Troy Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Grades: PK-6
| 920 students
Rank: #22.
Charles Henderson Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Elm St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5770
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5770
Grades: 7-8
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Charles Henderson High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 George Wallace Dr
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-3510
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-3510
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
211 Lake Ave
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pike County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
101 West Love Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Troypike Center For Technology
Vocational School
285 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Troy, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Troy, AL are Troy Elementary School, Charles Henderson Middle School and Charles Henderson High School.
How many public schools are located in Troy, AL?
6 public schools are located in Troy, AL.
What percentage of students in Troy, AL go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Troy, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Troy, AL?
Troy, AL minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
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