Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School vs Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Koloa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
242 students
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
Lihue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
| Measure | Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School Koloa, Hawaii | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Lihue, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 182 | #18 of 42 |
| National rank | #20495 of 50,301 | #6556 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 242 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 43% |
| city | Koloa | Lihue |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 55.0).
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 34.5%).
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 51%).
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.2).
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 242.
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is a charter school while Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School better than Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School ranks higher (56.6 vs 55.0 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 Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School and Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Koloa and Lihue in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School: 242. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School and Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School rank in Hawaii?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is 93rd of 182 and Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is 18th of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).