Cowan High School vs Milan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 111 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
Milan High School
Milan · Public high · Grades 9–12
315 students
| Measure | Cowan High School Muncie, Indiana | Milan High School Milan, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 387 | #145 of 387 |
| National rank | #8669 of 16,910 | #6612 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 318 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Muncie | Milan |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 48.9).
- •Milan High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Milan High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Milan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 47.2%).
- •Milan High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.3).
- •Cowan High School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 315.
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 Milan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Milan High School ranks higher (56.8 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 Milan High School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Muncie and Milan in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan High School: 318. Milan High School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan High School and Milan High School rank in Indiana?
Cowan High School is 230th of 387 and Milan High School is 145th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).