Castle High School vs Kapunahala Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle High School
Kaneohe · Public high · Grades 9–12
997 students
Kapunahala Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
435 students
| Measure | Castle High School Kaneohe, Hawaii | Kapunahala Elementary School Kaneohe, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 41 | #75 of 182 |
| National rank | #6202 of 16,910 | #16795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 997 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 997 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| city | Kaneohe | Kaneohe |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kapunahala Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 58.4).
- •Kapunahala Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Castle High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Kapunahala Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 48.5%).
- •Castle High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Castle High School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 435.
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 Castle High School better than Kapunahala Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kapunahala Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 58.4 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 Castle High School and Kapunahala Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kaneohe and Kaneohe in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle High School: 997. Kapunahala Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle High School and Kapunahala Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Castle High School is 11th of 41 and Kapunahala Elementary School is 75th of 182 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).