Kailua High School vs Lahainaluna High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Hawaii, United States, 126 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
Lahainaluna High School
Lahaina · Public high · Grades 9–12
813 students
| Measure | Kailua High School Kailua, Hawaii | Lahainaluna High School Lahaina, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 41 | #36 of 41 |
| National rank | #8185 of 16,910 | #12703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 795 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Kailua | Lahaina |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kailua High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 32.8).
- •Kailua High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Kailua High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Kailua High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 57.2%).
- •Kailua High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Lahainaluna High School is the larger school with 813 students compared with 795.
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 Lahainaluna High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kailua High School ranks higher (50.8 vs 32.8 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 Lahainaluna High School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Kailua and Lahaina in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kailua High School: 795. Lahainaluna High School: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kailua High School and Lahainaluna High School rank in Hawaii?
Kailua High School is 19th of 41 and Lahainaluna High School is 36th of 41 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).