Cowan High School vs Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 8.1 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
Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry
Muncie · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students
| Measure | Cowan High School Muncie, Indiana | Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry Muncie, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 387 | #1041 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8669 of 16,910 | #46864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 318 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Muncie | Muncie |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 16.5).
- •Cowan High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Cowan High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Cowan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 95.5%).
- •Cowan High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Cowan High School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 201.
- •Cowan High School is a public school while Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry 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 Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan High School ranks higher (48.9 vs 16.5 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 Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Muncie and Muncie in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan High School: 318. Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan High School and Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry rank in Indiana?
Cowan High School is 230th of 387 and Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry is 1041st of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).