Hilo Intermediate School vs Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilo Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
560 students
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School
Papaikou · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
183 students
| Measure | Hilo Intermediate School Hilo, Hawaii | Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School Papaikou, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 42 | #173 of 182 |
| National rank | #8355 of 15,369 | #40165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 560 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 20% |
| city | Hilo | Papaikou |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilo Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 27.4).
- •Hilo Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 20%).
- •Hilo Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Hilo Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 70.5%).
- •Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.4).
- •Hilo Intermediate School is the larger school with 560 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 Intermediate School better than Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilo Intermediate School ranks higher (46.7 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 Intermediate School and Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Papaikou in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilo Intermediate School: 560. Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilo Intermediate School and Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Hilo Intermediate School is 26th of 42 and Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School is 173rd of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).