Best Schools in Hawaii County, HI
Hawaii County, HI has 71 public schools (10 high, 7 middle, 37 elementary) serving 30,918 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Hawaii County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hawaii County, HI
The top high schools in Hawaii County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waiakea High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1297 Students
2. Honokaa High & Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 668 Students
3. Kealakehe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students
4. West Hawaii Explorations Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 274 Students
5. Hilo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
6. Konawaena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students
7. Kohala High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 275 Students
8. Keaau High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1046 Students
9. Pahoa High & Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 723 Students
10. Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 34 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hawaii County, HI
The top middle schools in Hawaii County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hilo Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students
2. Waiakea Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 774 Students
3. Konawaena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
4. Waimea Middle - Pccs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
5. Kealakehe Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
6. Kohala Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
7. Keaau Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hawaii County, HI
The top elementary schools in Hawaii County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 486 Students
2. Kaumana Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
3. Haaheo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 166 Students
4. Innovations - Pcs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 240 Students
5. Honaunau Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students
6. Holualoa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
7. Waiakeawaena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 684 Students
8. Waiakea Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 789 Students
9. Konawaena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students
10. Hilo Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 422 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hawaii County, HI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hawaii County, HI has a total population of 200,629 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hawaii County, HI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hawaii County, HI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hawaii County, HI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hawaii County, HI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hawaii County, HI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hawaii County, HI
How many schools are in Hawaii County, HI?
Hawaii County, HI has 71 public schools: 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 37 elementary schools, serving 30,918 students in total.
How do schools in Hawaii County perform on state tests?
On average, 71 schools in Hawaii County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Hawaii County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hawaii County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hawaii County
16 places in Hawaii County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (16)
- Hilo (16)
- Kailua Kona (6)
- Kealakekua (5)
- Kapaau (3)
- Keaau (3)
- Pahoa (3)
- Captain Cook (2)
- Honokaa (2)
- Mountain View (2)
- Holualoa (1)
- Laupahoehoe (1)
- Naalehu (1)
- Paauilo (1)
- Pahala (1)
- Papaikou (1)
- Waikoloa (1)