Kailua Elementary School vs Kailua 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.
Kailua Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
Kailua High School
Kailua · Public high · Grades 9–12
795 students
| Measure | Kailua Elementary School Kailua, Hawaii | Kailua High School Kailua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 182 | #19 of 41 |
| National rank | #25827 of 50,301 | #8185 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 267 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| city | Kailua | Kailua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kailua High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 49.0).
- •Kailua Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Kailua High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Kailua High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 50.6%).
- •Kailua High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.1).
- •Kailua High School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 267.
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 Kailua Elementary School better than Kailua High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kailua High School ranks higher (50.8 vs 49.0 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 Kailua Elementary School and Kailua High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kailua and Kailua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kailua Elementary School: 267. Kailua High School: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kailua Elementary School and Kailua High School rank in Hawaii?
Kailua Elementary School is 117th of 182 and Kailua High School is 19th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).