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Public high school · Troy R-III · Troy, Missouri

Troy Buchanan High

Troy Buchanan High rates 5.1, right at the middle of Troy R-III's high schools, whose rated median is 5.1.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.1this school

5.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Troy R-III median is 5.1.

#1,724 of 2,221 schools in Missouri · Troy R-III: 1 high schools rated, median 5.1

The brief

A Troy R-III high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,724 of 2,221 schools in Missouri and 9 of 11 in Troy R-III.

Troy Buchanan High is listed in Troy R-III, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math31%17 points below the Missouri average of 48%Grade 11 · 544 students tested · 2025 MAP
Reading45%12 points below the Missouri average of 57%Grade 11 · 560 students tested · 2025 MAP
Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2021, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 MAP; 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.6
25% of the rating
Academics
4.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Troy Buchanan High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$86,844
Median home value
$238,500
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
9.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
17
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
23
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
938/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Troy. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Troy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
13.2% participation · state average 2.3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
18 sports
9 boys' · 9 girls' · 41 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Troy Buchanan Highthis school
    5.1
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One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Troy Buchanan High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Troy Buchanan High School is a public high school located in Troy, Missouri, serving grades 9 through 12 as part of the Lincoln County R-III School District 2. The institution is named after Alexander Buchanan, a local merchant who donated land and a $1,500 endowment for the construction of Buchanan College 2. The school district emphasizes a mission centered on student success through exemplary experiences, trusting relationships, and superior instruction 1. Recent district activities include a strategic planning process seeking community input to shape the future of its schools 1. Additionally, the district has recognized its staff, with Parents as Teachers earning Blue Ribbon Affiliate status 1. The school also hosts community events, such as a production of "Anne of Green Gables" and informational nights regarding supported decision-making and guardianship 1.
Sources (2)
  1. WWW.TROY.K12.MO.US
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #1,724 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Troy Buchanan High's MySchoolScout rating?

Troy Buchanan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,174
Student-teacher ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
143
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lincoln County
4-year graduation
97.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#9 of 11
Schools in district
11
District spending per student
$11,811
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 63379)
27,409
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
37.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.