Kapaa High School vs Kauai High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Hawaii, United States, 16 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
Kauai High School
Lihue · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
| Measure | Kapaa High School Kapaa, Hawaii | Kauai High School Lihue, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 41 | #15 of 41 |
| National rank | #8404 of 16,910 | #7037 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Kapaa | Lihue |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kauai High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 49.9).
- •Kauai High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Kauai High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Kapaa High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 40.4%).
- •Kauai High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.3).
- •Kauai High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 1,005.
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 Kauai High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kauai High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 49.9 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 Kauai High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Kapaa and Lihue in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kapaa High School: 1,005. Kauai High School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kapaa High School and Kauai High School rank in Hawaii?
Kapaa High School is 21st of 41 and Kauai High School is 15th of 41 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).