Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School vs Puohala Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.5 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
Puohala Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
320 students
| Measure | Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School Kaneohe, Hawaii | Puohala Elementary School Kaneohe, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 42 | #141 of 182 |
| National rank | #7255 of 15,369 | #33245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 513 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Kaneohe | Kaneohe |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 38.1).
- •Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 53.8%).
- •Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 320.
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 Puohala Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School ranks higher (51.7 vs 38.1 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 Puohala Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kaneohe and Kaneohe in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School: 513. Puohala Elementary School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School and Puohala Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is 19th of 42 and Puohala Elementary School is 141st of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).