Kauai High School vs King Kaumualii Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kauai High School
Lihue · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
King Kaumualii Elementary School
Lihue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
| Measure | Kauai High School Lihue, Hawaii | King Kaumualii Elementary School Lihue, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 41 | #82 of 182 |
| National rank | #7037 of 16,910 | #18582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,016 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| city | Lihue | Lihue |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Kaumualii Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 55.0).
- •King Kaumualii Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Kauai High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Kauai High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 51.5%).
- •King Kaumualii Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •Kauai High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 524.
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 Kauai High School better than King Kaumualii Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), King Kaumualii Elementary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 55.0 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 Kauai High School and King Kaumualii Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Lihue and Lihue in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kauai High School: 1,016. King Kaumualii Elementary School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kauai High School and King Kaumualii Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kauai High School is 15th of 41 and King Kaumualii Elementary School is 82nd of 182 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).