Troy Public High School · Photo: Smallbones · CC0Troy’s public schools score below 63% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Troy’s districts is 23%, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). 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 Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1017 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Troy’s, its schools beat 30%, lower than their 37% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Troy’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,760 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one middle school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Troy Intrmd Sch, then Troy Area JSHS. See the path ↓
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
C+: better than 37% of Pennsylvania school districts. Graduation is above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Troy, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Troy
W R Croman Primary Sch
Grades K–2 · 321 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Troy
W R Croman Primary Sch
Grades K–2 · 321 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Troy
W R Croman Primary Sch
Grades K–2 · 321 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Troy
Troy Area JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 660 students · 6:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Troy
Troy Area JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 660 students · 6:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Troy
Troy Area JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 660 students · 6:1 students per teacher
Troy’s public schools are run by Troy Area School District, which also serves Alba, Armenia, Burlington and Burlington and others. 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 below the state in reading
Troy vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Troy’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | C+ | Troy Area |
Every school in Troy
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Troy’s schools
Are Troy’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Troy children attend score below 63% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 30%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Troy in?
Troy Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,389 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
What is Troy’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Troy Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Troy spend per student?
$17,760 in Troy Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
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 Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.