Kapaa Elementary School vs Kapaa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 255 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kapaa Elementary School
Kapaa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students
Kapaa High School
Kapaa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,005 students
| Measure | Kapaa Elementary School Kapaa, Hawaii | Kapaa High School Kapaa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 182 | #21 of 41 |
| National rank | #33982 of 50,301 | #8404 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 844 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Kapaa | Kapaa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kapaa High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 37.0).
- •Kapaa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Kapaa High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Kapaa High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 56.2%).
- •Kapaa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.3).
- •Kapaa High School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 844.
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 Kapaa Elementary School better than Kapaa High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kapaa High School ranks higher (49.9 vs 37.0 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 Kapaa Elementary School and Kapaa High School?
About 255 m in a straight line, between Kapaa and Kapaa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kapaa Elementary School: 844. Kapaa High School: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kapaa Elementary School and Kapaa High School rank in Hawaii?
Kapaa Elementary School is 147th of 182 and Kapaa High School is 21st of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).