Maui High School vs Pomaikai Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maui High School
Kahului · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,725 students
Pomaikai Elementary School
Kahului · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
| Measure | Maui High School Kahului, Hawaii | Pomaikai Elementary School Kahului, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 41 | #44 of 182 |
| National rank | #7452 of 16,910 | #9804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,725 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 1,725 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 58% |
| city | Kahului | Kahului |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pomaikai Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 53.5).
- •Pomaikai Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 28%).
- •Pomaikai Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Pomaikai Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 35%).
- •Pomaikai Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.9).
- •Maui High School is the larger school with 1,725 students compared with 545.
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 Maui High School better than Pomaikai Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pomaikai Elementary School ranks higher (72.2 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 Maui High School and Pomaikai Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kahului and Kahului in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maui High School: 1,725. Pomaikai Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maui High School and Pomaikai Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Maui High School is 17th of 41 and Pomaikai Elementary School is 44th of 182 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).