Cowan High School vs Excel Center - Muncie
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowan High School
Muncie · Public high · Grades 7–12
318 students
Excel Center - Muncie
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
288 students
| Measure | Cowan High School Muncie, Indiana | Excel Center - Muncie Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 387 | #330 of 387 |
| National rank | #8669 of 16,910 | #12211 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 318 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Muncie | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 34.9).
- •Cowan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 49%).
- •Cowan High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 26.2).
- •Cowan High School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 288.
- •Cowan High School is a public school while Excel Center - Muncie is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cowan High School better than Excel Center - Muncie?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan High School ranks higher (48.9 vs 34.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cowan High School and Excel Center - Muncie?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Muncie and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan High School: 318. Excel Center - Muncie: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan High School and Excel Center - Muncie rank in Indiana?
Cowan High School is 230th of 387 and Excel Center - Muncie is 330th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).