Enrollment
502
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Troy, TX
Troy H S
Federal NCES profile for Troy H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484326004913
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Troy H S has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Troy, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy H S
Troy H S is a mid-sized high school in Troy, Texas, enrolling 502 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 502 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 884 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #235.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Troy Isd spends $9,863 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Troy Isd also operates Edna Bigham Mays El (443 students) and Raymond Mays Middle (408 students) alongside Troy H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Troy H S compares
Troy H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Troy H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy Isd, which includes Troy H S.
$9,863
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 56.8%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Troy H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Bigham Mays El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Mays Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troy J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Troy H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Troy H S
How many students attend Troy H S?
Troy H S has 502 students enrolled. It is a high school in Troy, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy H S is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Troy H S?
34.7% of students at Troy H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy H S?
The largest demographic group at Troy H S is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Troy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy H S?
Troy H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Troy H S rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Troy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Troy on the city page.
Is Troy H S a good school?
Troy H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Troy Isd?
Besides Troy H S, Troy Isd also operates Edna Bigham Mays El (443 students), Raymond Mays Middle (408 students), and Troy El (379 students). See the Troy Isd district page for the complete list.
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