Troy City

Troy, Alabama — 3 schools

1,763
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,369
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Troy City operates 3 public schools serving 1,763 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alabama. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,827 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pike County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,369 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 28.3% local, 47.9% state, and 23.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $69,346 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #64 of 146 in Alabama against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 439.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.7% African American, 26.4% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Troy Elementary School accounts for 55.7% of all Troy City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Troy City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

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

Troy City school enrollment varies 3.9× across entities

Troy City school enrollment ranges from 263 students (lowest) to 1,018 students (highest), a spread of 755 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Troy City has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 58.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Troy City student-counselor ratio is 439:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Troy City chronic absenteeism rate is 22.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Troy City is typically wider than the Troy City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

23.8%
Federal
47.9%
State
28.3%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
64 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Pike County county, where this district is located.

$677
Studio/mo
$695
1 BR/mo
$912
2 BR/mo
$1,093
3 BR/mo
$1,208
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,346
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Troy City.

White 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 63.7%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
439.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Troy City

School Enrollment
Troy Elementary School
1,018
Charles Henderson High School
546
Charles Henderson Middle
263

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Troy City?

Troy City has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,763 students.

How much does Troy City spend per student?

Troy City spends $15,369 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #64 in Alabama.

What is the average teacher salary in Troy City?

The average teacher salary in Troy City is $69,346 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Troy City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pike County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Troy City?

Troy City students are 63.7% African American, 26.4% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Troy City?

Troy City has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #64 out of 146 districts in Alabama. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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