Haaheo Elementary School vs Hilo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haaheo Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
122 students
Hilo High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students
| Measure | Haaheo Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii | Hilo High School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 182 | #25 of 41 |
| National rank | #22560 of 50,301 | #8973 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 122 | 1,170 |
| Enrollment | 122 | 1,170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haaheo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 47.8).
- •Haaheo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Hilo High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Hilo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 50.8%).
- •Haaheo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.8).
- •Hilo High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 122.
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 Haaheo Elementary School better than Hilo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Haaheo Elementary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 47.8 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 Haaheo Elementary School and Hilo High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haaheo Elementary School: 122. Hilo High School: 1,170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haaheo Elementary School and Hilo High School rank in Hawaii?
Haaheo Elementary School is 102nd of 182 and Hilo High School is 25th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).