Photo: Lrgjr72 · CC BY-SA 4.0Troy’s public schools outscore 97% of Michigan districts
In Troy, 64% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Troy, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Troy’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 72% and math 64% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,165 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
13 elementary schools, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Bethany Christian School (private), Brookfield Academy - Troy (private), Oakland Childrens Academy (private) and Troy Adventist Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Troy’s grade
A+: better than 97% of Michigan school districts, #8 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Troy, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Troy · depends on your address
Troy High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,032 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Athens High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,468 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Troy · depends on your address
Troy High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,032 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Athens High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,468 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Troy · depends on your address
Troy High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,032 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Athens High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,468 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Troy · depends on your address
Troy High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,032 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Athens High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,468 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Troy’s public schools are run by Troy School District. Parts of Troy (7%, 6% and 4% of its land) are served by Avondale, Warren Consolidated Schools and Birmingham City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Troy vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Troy’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | A+ | Troy |
| Birmingham | A+ | Birmingham City |
| Royal Oak | A− | Royal Oak City |
| Sterling Heights | A− | Utica PK–12 · Warren Consolidated Schools PK–12 |
| Madison Heights | B− | Lamphere PK–12 · Madison PK–12 |
| Rochester Hills | A+ | Rochester |
| Clawson | B+ | Clawson City |
| Bloomfield | A+ | Bloomfield Hills PK–12 · Birmingham City PK–12 |
Every school in Troy
27 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Troy Center for Transition).
Questions about Troy’s schools
Are Troy’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Troy children attend outscore 97% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #8 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 97%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Troy in?
Troy School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 11,596 students in 21 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Troy are served by Avondale, Warren Consolidated Schools and Birmingham City.
Where do Troy kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Troy High School and Athens High School.
What is Troy’s graduation rate?
97% of the class of 2023 in Troy School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Troy spend per student?
$16,165 in Troy School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Troy?
Yes: Bethany Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 312 students), Brookfield Academy - Troy (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 180 students), Oakland Childrens Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 61 students) and Troy Adventist Academy (religious, grades K–8, 33 students).
Parents talk
What Troy families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Troy → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.