Below Average
#1954 of 2,221 schools in MO
Troy Buchanan High
High School · Troy R-iii · Troy, MO
A Troy R-iii high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1190 OLD CAP-AU-GRIS, Troy, MO 63379
- Math 31% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Troy Buchanan High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2021, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Troy Buchanan High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,135/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,844
Median home value
$238,500
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Holiness SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–11 | 0.9 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Camp Avery Park CampEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 3.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Troy R-iii
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Troy Buchanan High is listed in TROY R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Troy Buchanan High
Troy Buchanan High is a public high school in Troy, MO, part of Troy R-iii, serving approximately 2,174 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,954 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Troy Buchanan High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Troy Buchanan High
What grades does Troy Buchanan High serve?
Troy Buchanan High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Troy Buchanan High?
Troy Buchanan High has an enrollment of approximately 2,174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Buchanan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Buchanan High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Troy Buchanan High rank in MO?
Troy Buchanan High ranks #1,954 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Troy Buchanan High's MySchoolScout rating?
Troy Buchanan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Troy Buchanan High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Troy Buchanan High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Troy Buchanan High a charter school?
No, Troy Buchanan High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Troy Buchanan High a Title I school?
No, Troy Buchanan High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Troy Buchanan High?
27.6% of students at Troy Buchanan High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 143
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (636) 462-5148
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63379)
- 27,409
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63379; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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