For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,815 students in Muncie, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Muncie, IN are Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn, Burris Laboratory School and Youth Opportunity Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muncie, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Muncie have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Muncie, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Muncie, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Bsu - 301 N Talley Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8102
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8102
Grades: 10-12
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Burris Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Grades: K-12
| 681 students
Rank: #33.
Youth Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 W Kilgore Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #44.
Delta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3400 E Sr 28
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 288-5597
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 288-5597
Grades: 9-12
| 787 students
Rank: #55.
Cowan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9401 S Nottingham
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 289-7128
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 289-7128
Grades: 7-12
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
Muncie Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Walnut St
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Grades: PK-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #77.
Excel Center - Muncie
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1023 W Jackson St
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 283-0916
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 283-0916
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
Muncie Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2500 N Elgin
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5250
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5250
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Muncie Virtual Academy
Magnet School
4301 S Cowan Rd
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 256-9999
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 256-9999
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Muncie, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 E Wysor St
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5386
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5386
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
8400 East 400 North
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 289-3544
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 289-3544
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1600 S Madison St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5398
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5398
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Hoosier Academy - Muncie (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2801 East 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-9633
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-9633
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
2809 W Purdue Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5413
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5413
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
3701 W Godman Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5416
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5416
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
1601 E 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Grades: 9-12
| 895 students
3211 Mansfield Dr
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5360
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5360
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
3100 E Memorial Dr
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5431
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5431
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Muncie, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Muncie, IN include Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn, Burris Laboratory School and Youth Opportunity Center.
How many public high schools are located in Muncie?
9 public high schools are located in Muncie.
What is the racial composition of students in Muncie?
Muncie public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Muncie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Muncie include: Delta High School vs. Muncie Central High School
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