Summary:
Zip code 36081, located in Troy, Alabama, is served by a single high school, Charles Henderson High School, which enrolls 546 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Troy City district.
As the only high school in the area, Charles Henderson is the sole educational option for local families, and it shows a promising upward trend. The school improved its state ranking from 222nd to 162nd over two years, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating. The most impressive gain came in science, where proficiency jumped 12.4 percentage points to 40.56%, now exceeding the state average of 36.17%. However, math (20.98%) and English (25.17%) proficiency remain below state averages (27.21% and 33.73%, respectively). The school maintains a solid 90.3% graduation rate, nearly matching the state's 91.5%, despite serving a student body where 62% qualify for free or reduced lunch. The student-teacher ratio is 18.2:1, with per-student spending around $9,746.
The biggest concern for parents is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 19.9%—nearly double the state average of 12.0%. This elevated rate likely hampers progress in math and English, where the school trails the state by 6-8 points. Still, the overall momentum is encouraging: every subject improved year-over-year, and the school's ranking climbed 60 positions. If this trajectory continues, Charles Henderson could become a top-100 school in Alabama within a few years, especially if attendance improves. For now, families can expect a school that is clearly improving, with standout science instruction, a strong graduation rate, and a dedicated effort to overcome economic challenges—though math and English achievement and chronic absenteeism remain key areas to watch.
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