NCES CCD 2024-25 13 schools MI

Best-Resourced Schools in Troy, MI

13 public K-12 schools in Troy from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

13 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Troy's 13 public schools is Lighthouse Connections Academy, scoring 34/100, against a city average of 37.2/100. Computed live across every Troy campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Troy, MI, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

13
Schools
6,403
Students
37.2/100
Avg Quality
14.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Troy Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Troy, MI enrolls 6,403 students across 13 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 1 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 14.5:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 37.2/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Troy on this index is Lighthouse Connections Academy, at 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 2,056 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Troy spans 5 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Troy school enrollment varies 89× across entities

Troy school enrollment ranges from 23 students (lowest) to 2,056 students (highest), a spread of 2,033 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Troy operates 5 school districts — among the most fragmented governance structures in the country

Each school district has independent budgeting, hiring, and service delivery authority. The fragmentation reflects historical patterns of inter-municipal boundary lines that pre-date modern city growth, students in different parts of the same city can attend different districts with different per-pupil spending, calendars, and graduation requirements. Per-region variation is largest in fragmented systems because each school district sets its own budget, contracts, and priorities without higher-level coordination above the regulatory floor.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Troy student-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Troy is typically wider than the Troy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Lighthouse Connections Academy 34
2. Troy High School 42
3. Athens High School 42
4. Larson Middle School 31
5. Boulan Park Middle School 40
6. Baker Middle School 35
7. Smith Middle School 40
8. Hamilton Elementary School 41
9. Bemis Elementary School 34
10. Schroeder Elementary School 41
11. Wass Elementary School 40
12. Morse Elementary School 28
13. Wattles Elementary School 31
14. Leonard Elementary School 36
15. Barnard Elementary School 38
16. Troy Union Elementary School 37
17. Costello Elementary School 38
18. Susick Elementary School 27
19. Hill Elementary School 38
20. Martell Elementary School 42
21. Woodland Elementary School 31
22. Pembroke Elementary School 39
23. Troy College and Career High School 32
24. Troy Early Childhood 43
25. Troy Center for Transition 56

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Troy

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Morse Elementary School 72.6/100
  2. 2 Baker Middle School 68.1/100
  3. 3 Wattles Elementary School 68.0/100
  4. 4 Troy Union Elementary School 65.9/100
  5. 5 Troy Center for Transition 65.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Troy, MI?

The highest-ranked school in Troy is Lighthouse Connections Academy with a quality score of 34/100. There are 13 public schools in Troy with 6,403 total students.

How many schools are in Troy, MI?

Troy has 13 public schools with a total enrollment of 6,403 students. 1 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 14.5:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.