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Muncie Central High School vs. Delta High School

Should you attend Muncie Central High School or Delta High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Muncie Central High School
801 N Walnut St
Muncie, IN 47305
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Delta High School
3400 E Sr 28
Muncie, IN 47303
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Muncie Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Delta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,348 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Muncie Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 800 students in grades 9-12, Delta High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
1,348 students
800 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Muncie Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Delta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Muncie Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Delta High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Muncie Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Delta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Muncie Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Muncie Community Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Delta High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1381 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#508 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Muncie Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Delta High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(22-23 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muncie Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
55-59%
(Top 20% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muncie Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
41%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muncie Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 30% in IN)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Muncie Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Delta High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Muncie Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Delta High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Grade 9 Students
323
227
Grade 10 Students
338
210
Grade 11 Students
349
183
Grade 12 Students
322
178
Ungraded Students
-
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Muncie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Delta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Muncie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Delta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Muncie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Delta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Muncie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Delta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Muncie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Delta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Muncie Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Delta High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Muncie Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Delta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Muncie Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Delta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Delaware Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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