Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School vs Kapunahala Elementary 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.
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
Kaneohe · Public middle · Grades 7–8
513 students
Kapunahala Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
435 students
| Measure | Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School Kaneohe, Hawaii | Kapunahala Elementary School Kaneohe, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 42 | #75 of 182 |
| National rank | #7255 of 15,369 | #16795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 513 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 46% |
| city | Kaneohe | Kaneohe |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kapunahala Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 51.7).
- •Kapunahala Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Kapunahala Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Kapunahala Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 52.4%).
- •Kapunahala Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.9).
- •Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is the larger school with 513 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 Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School better than Kapunahala Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kapunahala Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 51.7 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 Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School and Kapunahala Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kaneohe and Kaneohe in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School: 513. Kapunahala Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School and Kapunahala Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is 19th of 42 and Kapunahala Elementary School is 75th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).