Troy City School District
School District · Troy, New York
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,524
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,524
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Evaluating Troy City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Troy City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Troy High School
Troy · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
PS 16
Troy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
PS 14
Troy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#295 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$30,524
+$2,744 vs New York median
District size
3,679 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Troy City School District ranks #295 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Troy City School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Troy High School (7.5/10), PS 16 (7.4/10), and PS 14 (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Troy City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | PS 16 | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | PS 14 | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Troy Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | PS 2 | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | PS 18 | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Carroll Hill School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Troy City School District
Troy City School District is a Troy, New York school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,679 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $30,524 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Troy City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Troy High School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Troy City School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.9% and ELA proficiency of 38.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Troy City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Troy City School District with test data.
Schools in Troy City School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Troy
- Total Enrollment
- 3,679
- Teachers (FTE)
- 365
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Troy City School District?
Troy City School District has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Troy City School District?
The average composite rating for Troy City School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Troy City School District?
Troy City School District spends $30,524 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Troy City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Troy City School District is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Troy City School District?
Troy High School is the highest-rated school in Troy City School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Troy City School District?
Across schools in Troy City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Troy City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Troy City School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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