Best High Schools in Kauai County, HI

Kauai County, HI has 8 high schools with 3,898 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kauai County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kauai County don't meet expectations.

1. Kauai High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1108 Students

2. Kapaa High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students

3. Waimea High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 767 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kauai County, HI

Kauai County, HI has 3 middle schools with 1,860 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kauai County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kauai County meet expectations.

1. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students

2. Kapaa Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students

3. Waimea Canyon Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kauai County, HI

Kauai County, HI has 13 elementary schools with 4,585 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kauai County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kauai County exceed expectations.

1. Hanalei Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students

2. Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students

3. King Kaumualii Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students

4. Koloa Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students

5. Kilauea Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 270 Students

6. Kalaheo Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students

7. Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students

8. Eleele Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students

9. Kapaa Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 839 Students

10. Kekaha Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kauai County, HI

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kauai County, HI has a total population of 73,298 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kauai County, HI

10,793

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kauai County, HI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

26.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.84 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

24.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kauai County, HI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kauai County, HI.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,640 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Kauai County, HI Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations