Kealakehe Elementary School vs Kealakehe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kealakehe Elementary School
Kailua-Kona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
924 students
Kealakehe High School
Kailua-Kona · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,401 students
| Measure | Kealakehe Elementary School Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | Kealakehe High School Kailua-Kona, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 182 | #30 of 41 |
| National rank | #40391 of 50,301 | #10365 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 924 | 1,401 |
| Enrollment | 924 | 1,401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Kailua-Kona | Kailua-Kona |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kealakehe High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 27.0).
- •Kealakehe Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Kealakehe High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 27%).
- •Kealakehe High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 68.2%).
- •Kealakehe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.1).
- •Kealakehe High School is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 924.
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 Kealakehe Elementary School better than Kealakehe High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kealakehe High School ranks higher (42.4 vs 27.0 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 Kealakehe Elementary School and Kealakehe High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kailua-Kona and Kailua-Kona in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kealakehe Elementary School: 924. Kealakehe High School: 1,401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kealakehe Elementary School and Kealakehe High School rank in Hawaii?
Kealakehe Elementary School is 175th of 182 and Kealakehe High School is 30th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).