Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School vs Hilo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
422 students
Hilo High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students
| Measure | Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii | Hilo High School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 182 | #25 of 41 |
| National rank | #5473 of 50,301 | #8973 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 422 | 1,170 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 1,170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 31% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 47.8).
- •Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 31%).
- •Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 60%).
- •Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 50.1%).
- •Hilo High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.3).
- •Hilo High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 422.
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 Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School better than Hilo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 47.8 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 Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School and Hilo High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School: 422. Hilo High School: 1,170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School and Hilo High School rank in Hawaii?
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School is 24th of 182 and Hilo High School is 25th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).