King Kekaulike High School vs Makawao Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Kekaulike High School
Pukalani · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,217 students
Makawao Elementary School
Makawao · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students
| Measure | King Kekaulike High School Pukalani, Hawaii | Makawao Elementary School Makawao, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 41 | #77 of 182 |
| National rank | #7446 of 16,910 | #17143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,217 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 51% |
| city | Pukalani | Makawao |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Makawao Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 53.5).
- •Makawao Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 28%).
- •King Kekaulike High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •King Kekaulike High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 51.6%).
- •Makawao Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.7).
- •King Kekaulike High School is the larger school with 1,217 students compared with 463.
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 Kekaulike High School better than Makawao Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Makawao Elementary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 53.5 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 King Kekaulike High School and Makawao Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Pukalani and Makawao in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Kekaulike High School: 1,217. Makawao Elementary School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Kekaulike High School and Makawao Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
King Kekaulike High School is 16th of 41 and Makawao Elementary School is 77th of 182 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).