Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School vs Kawaikini - NCPCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.2 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
Kawaikini - NCPCS
Lihue · Charter other · Grades K–12
177 students
| Measure | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Lihue, Hawaii | Kawaikini - NCPCS Lihue, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #18 of 42 | – |
| National rank | #6556 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 826 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 826 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| city | Lihue | Lihue |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 65.5%).
- •Kawaikini - NCPCS does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.0).
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 177.
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is a public school while Kawaikini - NCPCS is a charter 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 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School better than Kawaikini - NCPCS?
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 Kawaikini - NCPCS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lihue and Lihue in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School: 826. Kawaikini - NCPCS: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and Kawaikini - NCPCS rank in Hawaii?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is 18th of 42 and Kawaikini - NCPCS is unranked among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).