Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School vs Kalihi Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students
Kalihi Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students
| Measure | Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School Honolulu, Hawaii | Kalihi Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 42 | #180 of 182 |
| National rank | #13228 of 15,369 | #42361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 564 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.0 vs 23.9).
- •Kalihi Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 75.4%).
- •Kalihi Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.5).
- •Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 183.
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 Sanford B Dole Middle School better than Kalihi Elementary School?
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 Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School and Kalihi Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School: 564. Kalihi Elementary School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School and Kalihi Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School is 41st of 42 and Kalihi Elementary School is 180th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).