Major General William R Shafter Elementary School vs Moanalua High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
380 students
Moanalua High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
| Measure | Major General William R Shafter Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Moanalua High School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 182 | #5 of 41 |
| National rank | #5738 of 50,301 | #3892 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 380 | 1,966 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Major General William R Shafter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 67.7).
- •Major General William R Shafter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Moanalua High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Moanalua High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 25.8%).
- •Major General William R Shafter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.4).
- •Moanalua High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 380.
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 Major General William R Shafter Elementary School better than Moanalua High School?
On the Success Index (US), Major General William R Shafter Elementary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 67.7 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 Major General William R Shafter Elementary School and Moanalua High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School: 380. Moanalua High School: 1,966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Major General William R Shafter Elementary School and Moanalua High School rank in Hawaii?
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School is 26th of 182 and Moanalua High School is 5th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).