Cowan High School vs Southside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 6.5 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
Southside Middle School
Muncie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Cowan High School Muncie, Indiana | Southside Middle School Muncie, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 387 | #318 of 335 |
| National rank | #8669 of 16,910 | #13237 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 318 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Muncie | Muncie |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 23.0).
- •Cowan High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Cowan High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Cowan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 85.7%).
- •Southside Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.3).
- •Southside Middle School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 318.
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 Southside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan High School ranks higher (48.9 vs 23.0 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 Southside Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Muncie and Muncie in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan High School: 318. Southside Middle School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan High School and Southside Middle School rank in Indiana?
Cowan High School is 230th of 387 and Southside Middle School is 318th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).