Helemano Elementary School vs Leilehua High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helemano Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Leilehua High School
Wahiawa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,521 students
| Measure | Helemano Elementary School Wahiawa, Hawaii | Leilehua High School Wahiawa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 182 | #26 of 41 |
| National rank | #11080 of 50,301 | #9110 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 417 | 1,521 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 1,521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 30% |
| city | Wahiawa | Wahiawa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helemano Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 47.3).
- •Helemano Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Helemano Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Leilehua High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 59.2%).
- •Helemano Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Leilehua High School is the larger school with 1,521 students compared with 417.
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 Helemano Elementary School better than Leilehua High School?
On the Success Index (US), Helemano Elementary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 47.3 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 Helemano Elementary School and Leilehua High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wahiawa and Wahiawa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helemano Elementary School: 417. Leilehua High School: 1,521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helemano Elementary School and Leilehua High School rank in Hawaii?
Helemano Elementary School is 53rd of 182 and Leilehua High School is 26th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).