Cowan High School vs Knightstown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 37 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
Knightstown High School
Knightstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
318 students
| Measure | Cowan High School Muncie, Indiana | Knightstown High School Knightstown, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 387 | #140 of 387 |
| National rank | #8669 of 16,910 | #6498 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 318 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Muncie | Knightstown |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knightstown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 48.9).
- •Cowan High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Knightstown High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Knightstown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 47.2%).
- •Knightstown High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
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 Knightstown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Knightstown High School ranks higher (57.3 vs 48.9 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 Knightstown High School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Muncie and Knightstown in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan High School: 318. Knightstown High School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan High School and Knightstown High School rank in Indiana?
Cowan High School is 230th of 387 and Knightstown High School is 140th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).