Hilo High School vs Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 7.6 km 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
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School
Papaikou · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
183 students
| Measure | Hilo High School Hilo, Hawaii | Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School Papaikou, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 41 | #173 of 182 |
| National rank | #8973 of 16,910 | #40165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,170 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 1,170 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 20% |
| city | Hilo | Papaikou |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 27.4).
- •Hilo High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 20%).
- •Hilo High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 30%).
- •Hilo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 70.5%).
- •Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.8).
- •Hilo High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 183.
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 Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilo High School ranks higher (47.8 vs 27.4 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 Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Papaikou in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilo High School: 1,170. Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilo High School and Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Hilo High School is 25th of 41 and Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School is 173rd of 182 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).