Nanakuli High & Intermediate School vs Waianae High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Hawaii, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Waianae · Public high · Grades 7–12
928 students
Waianae High School
Waianae · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
| Measure | Nanakuli High & Intermediate School Waianae, Hawaii | Waianae High School Waianae, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 41 | #41 of 41 |
| National rank | #14200 of 16,910 | #15034 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 928 | 1,551 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 1,551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 3% |
| city | Waianae | Waianae |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nanakuli High & Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 21.5).
- •Nanakuli High & Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 3%).
- •Nanakuli High & Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •Waianae High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 67.9%).
- •Nanakuli High & Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.5).
- •Waianae High School is the larger school with 1,551 students compared with 928.
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 Nanakuli High & Intermediate School better than Waianae High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nanakuli High & Intermediate School ranks higher (25.9 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 Nanakuli High & Intermediate School and Waianae High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Waianae and Waianae in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School: 928. Waianae High School: 1,551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nanakuli High & Intermediate School and Waianae High School rank in Hawaii?
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is 40th of 41 and Waianae High School is 41st of 41 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).