For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,777 students in 36081, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 731 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 36081, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36081, AL are Troy Elementary School, Charles Henderson Middle School and Charles Henderson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36081 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36081, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36081, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1444
Grades: PK-6
| 996 students
Rank: #22.
Charles Henderson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Elm St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5770
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5770
Grades: 7-8
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Charles Henderson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 George Wallace Dr
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-3510
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-3510
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
211 Lake Ave
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-7134
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pike County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
101 West Love Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-1850
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Troypike Center For Technology
Vocational School
285 Gibbs St
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Troypike Regional Center For Technology
Vocational School
285 Gibbs Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-5395
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36081, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36081, AL include Troy Elementary School, Charles Henderson Middle School and Charles Henderson High School.
How many public schools are located in 36081?
7 public schools are located in 36081.
What percentage of students in 36081 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 36081 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36081?
36081 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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