Kona Pacific - PCS vs Konawaena High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kona Pacific - PCS
Kealakekua · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
177 students
Konawaena High School
Kealakekua · Public high · Grades 9–12
955 students
| Measure | Kona Pacific - PCS Kealakekua, Hawaii | Konawaena High School Kealakekua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 182 | #27 of 41 |
| National rank | #29139 of 50,301 | #9861 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 177 | 955 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 955 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Kealakekua | Kealakekua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.2 vs 44.3).
- •Konawaena High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Konawaena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 62.7%).
- •Kona Pacific - PCS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 18.0).
- •Konawaena High School is the larger school with 955 students compared with 177.
- •Kona Pacific - PCS is a charter school while Konawaena High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kona Pacific - PCS better than Konawaena High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kona Pacific - PCS and Konawaena High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kealakekua and Kealakekua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kona Pacific - PCS: 177. Konawaena High School: 955. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kona Pacific - PCS and Konawaena High School rank in Hawaii?
Kona Pacific - PCS is 127th of 182 and Konawaena High School is 27th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).