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Schools in Troy · Obion County School District

Troy’s public schools outscore 67% of Tennessee districts

Math proficiency in Troy’s districts is 39%, above the Tennessee average (31%). 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 Tennessee, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Tennessee 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.

Reading proficiency
41%
▲ 4 pts vs TN 37%
2021–22
Math proficiency
39%
▲ 8 pts vs TN 31%
2021–22
Graduate on time
84%
▼ 3 pts vs TN 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.7K
▲ 5% vs TN $13.1K
FY2024
Schools in town
1
2,625 students on the public path
In brief

Troy’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 241 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of Troy’s, its schools beat 78%, higher than their 67% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 41% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 37% and 31% statewide; 84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,730 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Five elementary schools, then one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 9 the district’s path is Obion County Central High School. 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Troy’s grade

A− Test scoresC− Graduation

B+: better than 67% of Tennessee school districts. Test scores are above the Tennessee average; graduation is below it.

Tennessee school districts we grade (147)Better than 67%
Lower resultsHigher results
Tennessee towns with similar household incomes (241)Better than 78%
B−A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,923 test results and a graduating class of 239 could put Troy anywhere from B− to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Troy’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,985 in math, 1,861 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Troy, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–85 schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A
9–12Obion County Central High SchoolObion County School DistrictB−

Troy’s public schools are run by Obion County School District, which also serves Hornbeak, Kenton, Obion and Rives 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.

Obion County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 2,959 students, down 4% since 2020–21
$13,730TN $13,059 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading41%
State average 36.8% · 1861 students tested
Math39%
State average 31.1% · 1985 students tested

Troy vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Troy’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
TroyB+Obion County

Every school in Troy

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Troyby address
Obion County Central High School
High · Grades 9–12
B−
652 studentsRate it →
Also serving Troyin other towns
Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–8
A
587 studentsRate it →
Lake Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Union City
A−
492 studentsRate it →
Ridgemont Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Union City
B+
385 studentsRate it →
South Fulton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · South Fulton
A
289 studentsRate it →
Black Oak Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Hornbeak
A−
220 studentsRate it →

Questions about Troy’s schools

Are Troy’s schools good?

By Tennessee’s own tests, yes: the public schools Troy children attend outscore 67% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Troy in?

Obion County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,959 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Troy kids go to high school?

Obion County Central High School, with 652 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Troy’s graduation rate?

84% of the class of 2023 in Obion County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.

How much does Troy spend per student?

$13,730 in Obion County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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 Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.