Hilo High School vs Hilo Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 545 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilo High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students
Hilo Union Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
449 students
| Measure | Hilo High School Hilo, Hawaii | Hilo Union Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 41 | #138 of 182 |
| National rank | #8973 of 16,910 | #31658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,170 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 1,170 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 40.4).
- •Hilo Union Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Hilo High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •Hilo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 68.4%).
- •Hilo Union Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.8).
- •Hilo High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 449.
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 Hilo High School better than Hilo Union Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilo High School ranks higher (47.8 vs 40.4 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 Hilo High School and Hilo Union Elementary School?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilo High School: 1,170. Hilo Union Elementary School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilo High School and Hilo Union Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Hilo High School is 25th of 41 and Hilo Union Elementary School is 138th of 182 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).