Troy Buchanan High School is a 3-year public high school in Troy, Missouri, United States that is part of the Lincoln County School District. The school is named after local merchant Alexander Buchanan, who donated a $1,500 endowment and the land for Buchanan College to be built.
Serving 2,148 students in grades 9-12, Troy Buchanan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri 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 Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Troy Buchanan High's attendance zone covers the entire Troy, MO school district, encompassing approximately 238.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge and some areas extending up to 16.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Troy Buchanan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Troy Buchanan High School's student population of 2,148 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,148 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
School Motto
All learners in the Lincoln County R-III School District will achieve success through exemplary experiences, trusting relationships, and superior instruction.
School Rankings
Troy Buchanan High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Troy Buchanan High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Troy Buchanan High School's ranking?
Troy Buchanan High School is ranked #1006 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Troy Buchanan High School often compared to?
Troy Buchanan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfield High School, Silex High School, Timberland 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 40% MO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Troy Buchanan High School?
The graduation rate of Troy Buchanan High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Troy Buchanan High School?
2,148 students attend Troy Buchanan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Troy Buchanan High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Troy Buchanan High School?
Troy Buchanan High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Troy Buchanan High School offer ?
Troy Buchanan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Troy Buchanan High School part of?
Troy Buchanan High School is part of Troy R-III School District.
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