Kainalu Elementary School vs Kalaheo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kainalu Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
559 students
Kalaheo High School
Kailua · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
| Measure | Kainalu Elementary School Kailua, Hawaii | Kalaheo High School Kailua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #36 of 182 | #3 of 41 |
| National rank | #7596 of 50,301 | #3869 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 559 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| city | Kailua | Kailua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kainalu Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 67.8).
- •Kainalu Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Kalaheo High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Kalaheo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 17%).
- •Kainalu Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.1).
- •Kalaheo High School is the larger school with 874 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 Kainalu Elementary School better than Kalaheo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kainalu Elementary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 67.8 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 Kainalu Elementary School and Kalaheo High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kailua and Kailua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kainalu Elementary School: 559. Kalaheo High School: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kainalu Elementary School and Kalaheo High School rank in Hawaii?
Kainalu Elementary School is 36th of 182 and Kalaheo High School is 3rd of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).