Kahala Elementary School vs Kalani High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahala Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
Kalani High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,455 students
| Measure | Kahala Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Kalani High School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #22 of 182 | #2 of 41 |
| National rank | #5186 of 50,301 | #3211 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 273 | 1,455 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 1,455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kahala Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 70.4).
- •Kahala Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Kalani High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 23.8%).
- •Kahala Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.1).
- •Kalani High School is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 273.
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 Kahala Elementary School better than Kalani High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kahala Elementary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 70.4 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 Kahala Elementary School and Kalani High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kahala Elementary School: 273. Kalani High School: 1,455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kahala Elementary School and Kalani High School rank in Hawaii?
Kahala Elementary School is 22nd of 182 and Kalani High School is 2nd of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).