Kailua High School vs Kainalu Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kailua High School
Kailua · Public high · Grades 9–12
795 students
Kainalu Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
559 students
| Measure | Kailua High School Kailua, Hawaii | Kainalu Elementary School Kailua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 41 | #36 of 182 |
| National rank | #8185 of 16,910 | #7596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 795 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 59% |
| city | Kailua | Kailua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kainalu Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 50.8).
- •Kainalu Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Kainalu Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Kainalu Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 47.9%).
- •Kailua High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.1).
- •Kailua High School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 559.
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 High School better than Kainalu Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kainalu Elementary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 50.8 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 High School and Kainalu Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Kailua and Kailua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kailua High School: 795. Kainalu Elementary School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kailua High School and Kainalu Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kailua High School is 19th of 41 and Kainalu Elementary School is 36th of 182 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).