Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School vs Kalihi Waena Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 605 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,094 students
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
| Measure | Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School Honolulu, Hawaii | Kalihi Waena Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 41 | #139 of 182 |
| National rank | #11814 of 16,910 | #31660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,094 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 2,094 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 41% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalihi Waena Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 36.6).
- •Kalihi Waena Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 20%).
- •Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 65.3%).
- •Kalihi Waena Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School is the larger school with 2,094 students compared with 432.
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 Wallace Rider Farrington High School better than Kalihi Waena Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kalihi Waena Elementary School ranks higher (40.4 vs 36.6 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 Wallace Rider Farrington High School and Kalihi Waena Elementary School?
About 605 m in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School: 2,094. Kalihi Waena Elementary School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and Kalihi Waena Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School is 34th of 41 and Kalihi Waena Elementary School is 139th of 182 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).