Leihoku Elementary School vs Waianae High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leihoku Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
756 students
Waianae High School
Waianae · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
| Measure | Leihoku Elementary School Waianae, Hawaii | Waianae High School Waianae, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 182 | #41 of 41 |
| National rank | #31396 of 50,301 | #15034 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 756 | 1,551 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 1,551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 3% |
| city | Waianae | Waianae |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leihoku Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 21.5).
- •Leihoku Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 3%).
- •Leihoku Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •Waianae High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 73.5%).
- •Leihoku Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.5).
- •Waianae High School is the larger school with 1,551 students compared with 756.
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 Leihoku Elementary School better than Waianae High School?
On the Success Index (US), Leihoku Elementary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 21.5 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 Leihoku Elementary School and Waianae High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Waianae and Waianae in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leihoku Elementary School: 756. Waianae High School: 1,551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leihoku Elementary School and Waianae High School rank in Hawaii?
Leihoku Elementary School is 136th of 182 and Waianae High School is 41st of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).