TROUP H S

Set in TROUP, Texas, TROUP H S is a tiny four-year high school, operated by TROUP ISD. It serves 311 students across grades 9 through 12. That puts it 61% leaner than the typical public school in Texas, which averages around 796 students.

TROUP ISD runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 1,063 students. TROUP H S is one of those campuses.

Demographically, TROUP H S records that White students make up the majority at 70%; the rest is composed of 15% Hispanic, 11% Black, 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Smith County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting TROUP H S tighter than the state norm the norm. About 48% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Smith County runs at roughly 64%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), TROUP H S is in the OUTPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations model, which fits a per-state line through proficiency and FRL share. Schools with this campus's poverty mix typically land near 52.8%; this one delivers 74.1%, a residual of +21.3 points.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Smith County put median household income runs about $74,192, about 29% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Smith County's 65 public schools (combined enrollment of about 37,385 students), TROUP H S is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: TROUP MIDDLE, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts TROUP H S at 1st of 9; the average score across the group is 54.1%.

TROUP H S operates from a low-density location.

Five-year trend. TROUP H S's enrollment has declined 4% since 2018, when it stood at 324 (now 311). The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 12.0:1 in 2018 to 10.6:1 today.

On this page, members of the TROUP H S community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.