Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School vs Kauai High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
Lihue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
Kauai High School
Lihue · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
| Measure | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Lihue, Hawaii | Kauai High School Lihue, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 42 | #15 of 41 |
| National rank | #6556 of 15,369 | #7037 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 826 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 826 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Lihue | Lihue |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.0 vs 55.0).
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Kauai High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Kauai High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 51%).
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Kauai High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 826.
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 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School better than Kauai High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and Kauai High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lihue and Lihue in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School: 826. Kauai High School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and Kauai High School rank in Hawaii?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is 18th of 42 and Kauai High School is 15th of 41 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).