Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School vs Waiakea Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Hawaii, United States, 514 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
Waiakea Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Lihue, Hawaii | Waiakea Intermediate School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 42 | #20 of 42 |
| National rank | #6556 of 15,369 | #7510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 826 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 826 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 40% |
| city | Lihue | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 50.7).
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Waiakea Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 51%).
- •Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
- •Waiakea Intermediate School is the larger school with 857 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 Waiakea Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School ranks higher (55.0 vs 50.7 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 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and Waiakea Intermediate School?
About 514 km in a straight line, between Lihue and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School: 826. Waiakea Intermediate School: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and Waiakea Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is 18th of 42 and Waiakea Intermediate School is 20th of 42 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).