Kapaa High School vs Kapaa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kapaa High School
Kapaa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,005 students
Kapaa Middle School
Kapaa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students
| Measure | Kapaa High School Kapaa, Hawaii | Kapaa Middle School Kapaa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 41 | #35 of 42 |
| National rank | #8404 of 16,910 | #10529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,005 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Kapaa | Kapaa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kapaa High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 36.6).
- •Kapaa High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Kapaa High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Kapaa High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 49.1%).
- •Kapaa Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •Kapaa High School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 507.
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 High School better than Kapaa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kapaa High School ranks higher (49.9 vs 36.6 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 High School and Kapaa Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kapaa and Kapaa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kapaa High School: 1,005. Kapaa Middle School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kapaa High School and Kapaa Middle School rank in Hawaii?
Kapaa High School is 21st of 41 and Kapaa Middle School is 35th of 42 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).