Troy Junior/Senior High School

Troy Junior/Senior High School is a small rural school in Troy, Idaho, serving about 151 students in grades 7–12 as part of the Troy School District, which ranks 6th out of 101 districts in the state. The school itself ranks 21st out of 122 Idaho high schools with a 4-star rating—a remarkable climb from the 38th percentile in 2007–2008. Troy beats state averages across subjects, with standout science results: 82.1% proficiency on the End-of-Course exam, nearly double the state average of 41.2%. Chronic absenteeism is low (11.6% vs. the state's 13.8%), the student-teacher ratio is a favorable 12.8, and per-student spending reaches $14,349.

Troy compares well with nearby schools serving similar populations. Potlatch Junior/Senior High School has nearly the same free/reduced lunch rate (33.5% vs. 33.8%) but trails by wide margins in math (35.4% vs. 51.9%), ELA (48.5% vs. 73.7%), and science (47.8% vs. 82.1%). Kendrick Junior/Senior High School matches Troy in math but falls short in ELA (51.7% vs. 73.7%). Even against the much larger Moscow High School, Troy posts higher math proficiency (51.9% vs. 38.0%), similar ELA scores, and lower chronic absenteeism (11.6% vs. 18.8%). Troy also far outperforms Paradise Creek Regional High School in attendance, where the chronic absenteeism rate is 36.4%.

Some challenges are worth noting. The share of Troy students qualifying for free/reduced lunch has jumped from 17.9% (2022–2023) to 33.8% (2024–2025), and math and ELA proficiency have dipped over the past year, though both remain above state averages. Graduation rates remain strong—96.7% in 2023–2024—and the most recent figure appears to be a statewide reporting artifact. With its exceptional science program, tight-knit learning environment, and the top-rated Troy School District behind it, Troy Junior/Senior High School continues to deliver strong outcomes while adapting to a changing demographic profile.