Kaunakakai Elementary School vs Molokai Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaunakakai Elementary School
Kaunakakai · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
282 students
Molokai Middle School
Hoolehua · Public middle · Grades 7–8
176 students
| Measure | Kaunakakai Elementary School Kaunakakai, Hawaii | Molokai Middle School Hoolehua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 182 | #40 of 42 |
| National rank | #37613 of 50,301 | #12948 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 282 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Kaunakakai | Hoolehua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kaunakakai Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 24.5).
- •Kaunakakai Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Kaunakakai Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Kaunakakai Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 83.5%).
- •Molokai Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.8).
- •Kaunakakai Elementary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 176.
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 Kaunakakai Elementary School better than Molokai Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kaunakakai Elementary School ranks higher (31.4 vs 24.5 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 Kaunakakai Elementary School and Molokai Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Kaunakakai and Hoolehua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaunakakai Elementary School: 282. Molokai Middle School: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaunakakai Elementary School and Molokai Middle School rank in Hawaii?
Kaunakakai Elementary School is 161st of 182 and Molokai Middle School is 40th of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).