Troy City, OH - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Troy City

Troy City Schools is a mid-sized public district in Miami County, Ohio, serving students from preK through grade 12 across a spread of elementary, middle, and high schools. The district's current moment centers on two major events: a substantial building initiative approved by voters and a failed operating levy that has created budget uncertainty.

On academics, Troy's state test results show students performing in the middle range among Miami County's districts. In math and English language arts, about seven in ten students score at proficiency or above; in science, that share is somewhat lower. Social studies proficiency is notably stronger. The district tests nearly all students in these grades, and the test participation rate is robust. Only one year of assessment data is available, so trend direction cannot be assessed from the record. The district has not reported a four-year graduation rate, so high school completion cannot be evaluated here.

The student body is predominantly white, with meaningful enrollment from students of color including Asian, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. Free and reduced lunch data were not provided, so the income profile of families is not clear from the figures on hand. English learner and special education counts were not reported either, limiting visibility into the full range of student needs the district serves.

Chronic absenteeism sits above the median among the county's districts, a soft spot that may warrant conversation with the district about what drives it and what supports are in place to address it.

The district operates a mix of traditional elementary schools, a junior high, a high school, and Troy Online Academy, giving families some choice in school setting. The elementary schools vary in which students attend based on grade band and attendance zone, reflecting the district's recent boundary restructuring tied to the new building plan.

Housing in the district's footprint, primarily in Troy, is moderately priced for the region and has appreciated slightly year over year. Rents are available in the Troy area. The mortgage-to-income ratio and rent burden are both reasonable relative to national benchmarks, though housing remains a substantial expense for most households. Median household income in the wider county is solid, and unemployment has remained low and stable.

The district faces significant infrastructure change. In November 2023, voters approved both a bond issue and a multi-year tax levy to fund construction of four new school buildings and major upgrades at the high school, publicly reported as a generational facilities investment. Two of the new elementary buildings are scheduled to open in early 2027, with the remaining buildings and high school work finishing by late 2027. This rebuilding will consolidate aging facilities and alter school attendance boundaries—a material fact for families choosing a home in the area now or in the next year.

That investment, however, comes against a backdrop of fiscal strain. In May 2026, voters rejected renewal of a long-standing operating levy that funds ongoing expenses like salaries, special education services, and day-to-day supplies. The levy had been renewed repeatedly since its initial passage. Its failure removes a material stream of annual general-fund revenue, creating budget pressure that typically leads to discussions about staffing, programming, and a return to the ballot. This uncertainty is a live factor for prospective families.

Troy's profile is of a district with solid core academic performance, a diverse student population, moderate housing costs, and an active community willing to fund capital investment. At the same time, absenteeism runs above average, and the district is navigating an operating-budget challenge while managing a multi-year building transition. A parent evaluating the district should understand both the new facilities coming and the current revenue gap, and may want to reach out to the district directly about how it plans to address the levy failure and what operational changes, if any, are anticipated.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,060

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 4%

White 77%

Asian 3%

Two+ 9%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

72%

—

Gr 4

66%

—

Gr 5

68%

—

Gr 6

46%

—

Gr 7

64%

—

Gr 8

51%

—

Gr 38

61%

—

Math

Gr 3

74%

—

Gr 4

74%

—

Gr 5

56%

—

Gr 6

54%

—

Gr 7

53%

—

Gr 8

40%

—

Gr 38

60%

—

Science

Gr 5

54%

—

Gr 8

62%

—

Gr 38

58%

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Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

Concord Elementary School

Cookson Elementary School

Heywood Elementary School

Hook Elementary School

Kyle Elementary School

Troy High School

Troy Junior High School

Van Cleve Elementary School

Forest Elementary School

Troy Online Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

72%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

74%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

69%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$278,242

Year-over-year change+3.6%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$238K to $283K

vs. state typical1.14x

vs. national typical0.76x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
45373	Troy	$283K	+3.6%	89.2%
45318	Covington	$238K	+3.2%	10.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,437/mo

Year-over-year change+5.1%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
45373	Troy	$1,437	+5.1%	89.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,404/mo

Home price / national median income3.3x

Annual rent / national median income20.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$33/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$244,844 (+3.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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