Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School vs Moanalua High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.2 km 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
Moanalua High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
| Measure | Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School Honolulu, Hawaii | Moanalua High School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 41 | #5 of 41 |
| National rank | #11814 of 16,910 | #3892 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,094 | 1,966 |
| Enrollment | 2,094 | 1,966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 38% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moanalua High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 36.6).
- •Moanalua High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •Moanalua High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 49%).
- •Moanalua High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 52.5%).
- •Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.4).
- •Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School is the larger school with 2,094 students compared with 1,966.
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 Moanalua High School?
On the Success Index (US), Moanalua High School ranks higher (67.7 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 Moanalua High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School: 2,094. Moanalua High School: 1,966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and Moanalua High School rank in Hawaii?
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School is 34th of 41 and Moanalua High School is 5th of 41 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).