Kalani High School vs Palolo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalani High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,455 students
Palolo Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
| Measure | Kalani High School Honolulu, Hawaii | Palolo Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 41 | #156 of 182 |
| National rank | #3211 of 16,910 | #35657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,455 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalani High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 34.4).
- •Kalani High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Kalani High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Kalani High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 90.3%).
- •Palolo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.1).
- •Kalani High School is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 248.
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 Kalani High School better than Palolo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kalani High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 34.4 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 Kalani High School and Palolo Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalani High School: 1,455. Palolo Elementary School: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalani High School and Palolo Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kalani High School is 2nd of 41 and Palolo Elementary School is 156th of 182 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).