King Kamehameha III Elementary School vs Lahainaluna High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Kamehameha III Elementary School
Lahaina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
Lahainaluna High School
Lahaina · Public high · Grades 9–12
813 students
| Measure | King Kamehameha III Elementary School Lahaina, Hawaii | Lahainaluna High School Lahaina, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 182 | #36 of 41 |
| National rank | #11941 of 50,301 | #12703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 333 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 17% |
| city | Lahaina | Lahaina |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Kamehameha III Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 32.8).
- •King Kamehameha III Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 17%).
- •King Kamehameha III Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •King Kamehameha III Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 57.2%).
- •King Kamehameha III Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.0).
- •Lahainaluna High School is the larger school with 813 students compared with 333.
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 King Kamehameha III Elementary School better than Lahainaluna High School?
On the Success Index (US), King Kamehameha III Elementary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 32.8 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 King Kamehameha III Elementary School and Lahainaluna High School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Lahaina and Lahaina in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Kamehameha III Elementary School: 333. Lahainaluna High School: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Kamehameha III Elementary School and Lahainaluna High School rank in Hawaii?
King Kamehameha III Elementary School is 54th of 182 and Lahainaluna High School is 36th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).