For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,777 students in Troy, AL (there are , serving 778 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 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% 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 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Troy, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Elm St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5770
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 George Wallace Dr
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-3510
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
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Gr: 6-12
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
Gr: 5-12
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
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Troypike Regional Center For Technology
Vocational School
285 Gibbs Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Troy, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Troy, AL include Troy Elementary School, Charles Henderson Middle School and Charles Henderson High School.
How many public schools are located in Troy?
7 public schools are located in Troy.
What percentage of students in Troy go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Troy are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Troy?
Troy public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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