For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,347 students in Kauai County, HI.
The top ranked public high schools in Kauai County, HI are Waimea High School, Kauai High School and Kapaa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kauai County, HI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Kauai County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public high schools.
Kauai County, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Hawaii average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kapaa High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public High Schools in Kauai County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waimea High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9707 Tsuchiya Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 767 students
Rank: #22.
Kauai High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3577 Lala Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3160
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Rank: #33.
Kapaa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4695 Mailihuna Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4400
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #44.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Grades: K-12
| 151 students
Rank: #55.
Niihau High & Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Grades: K-12
| 203 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kauai County, HI?
The top ranked public high schools in Kauai County, HI include Waimea High School, Kauai High School and Kapaa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kauai County?
8 public high schools are located in Kauai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kauai County?
Kauai County public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
Which public high schools in Kauai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kauai County include: Kapaa High School vs. Kauai High School, Kauai High School vs. Kapaa High School, Waimea High School vs. Kauai High School
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