Kailua Intermediate School vs Waianae Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Hawaii, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kailua Intermediate School
Kailua · Public middle · Grades 7–8
749 students
Waianae Intermediate School
Waianae · Public middle · Grades 7–8
745 students
| Measure | Kailua Intermediate School Kailua, Hawaii | Waianae Intermediate School Waianae, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 42 | #39 of 42 |
| National rank | #2119 of 15,369 | #12503 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 749 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 17% |
| city | Kailua | Waianae |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kailua Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 27.0).
- •Kailua Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 17%).
- •Kailua Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 31%).
- •Kailua Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 69.9%).
- •Waianae Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.9).
- •Kailua Intermediate School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 745.
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 Intermediate School better than Waianae Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Kailua Intermediate School ranks higher (76.3 vs 27.0 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 Intermediate School and Waianae Intermediate School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Kailua and Waianae in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kailua Intermediate School: 749. Waianae Intermediate School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kailua Intermediate School and Waianae Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Kailua Intermediate School is 4th of 42 and Waianae Intermediate School is 39th of 42 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).