Makaha Elementary School vs Waianae High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Makaha Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
Waianae High School
Waianae · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
| Measure | Makaha Elementary School Waianae, Hawaii | Waianae High School Waianae, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 182 | #41 of 41 |
| National rank | #42311 of 50,301 | #15034 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 1,551 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 1,551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 3% |
| city | Waianae | Waianae |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Makaha Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 21.5).
- •Makaha Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 3%).
- •Makaha Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Waianae High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 79.2%).
- •Makaha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.5).
- •Waianae High School is the larger school with 1,551 students compared with 409.
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 Makaha Elementary School better than Waianae High School?
On the Success Index (US), Makaha Elementary School ranks higher (24.0 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 Makaha Elementary School and Waianae High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Waianae and Waianae in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Makaha Elementary School: 409. Waianae High School: 1,551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Makaha Elementary School and Waianae High School rank in Hawaii?
Makaha Elementary School is 179th of 182 and Waianae High School is 41st of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).