For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,709 students in Troy, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 161 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Troy, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Troy, NC are Montgomery County Early College, Montgomery Central High School and Page Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Troy, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Troy have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Troy, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery County Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1011 Page St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 898-9690
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 898-9690
Gr: 9-13 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Central High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
770 Timberwolf Drive
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 556-5500
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 556-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Page Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
897 Page Street
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-1307
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-1307
Gr: 3-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Montgomery Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Main
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 572-1161
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 572-1161
Gr: 6-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
310 N Russell St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-3651
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-3651
Gr: PK-2 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Troy, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Troy, NC include Montgomery County Early College, Montgomery Central High School and Page Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Troy?
5 public schools are located in Troy.
What percentage of students in Troy go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Troy are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Troy?
Troy public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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