Hawaii Schools & Education
School quality and education data for all 5 counties.
Avg Graduation Rate
86.0%
Avg Per-Pupil Spending
$9,997
Avg School Score
58/100
Total Schools
295
1 district
State Overview
About Schools in Hawaii
Hawaii trails national averages in education spending
Hawaii's 86% graduation rate sits just one point below the national average of 87%. The state invests $9,997 per student, which remains significantly lower than the national benchmark of $13,000 per pupil.
A centralized system with localized data limits
Reporting focuses on Honolulu County, which maintains an average school score of 57.9 across its campuses. Because the state operates as a single unified school district, there is no measured variation in spending or graduation rates between reporting regions.
Strong outcomes despite lower per-pupil investment
Hawaii achieves a respectable 86% graduation rate while spending roughly $3,000 less than the national average per student. This indicates a high return on investment, as the state's average school score of 57.9 significantly outperforms the national median of 50.
Honolulu County leads state education performance
Honolulu County serves as the primary data point with a graduation rate of 86% and a school score of 57.9. With $9,997 in per-pupil spending, it maintains consistent academic standards across its metropolitan schools.
Hawaii offers stable, above-median academic performance
The state remains a strong choice for education because its school scores exceed the national median by nearly eight points. Families find the most consistent results in Honolulu County, where graduation rates align closely with national trends.
All Hawaii Counties
| County | School Score |
|---|---|
| Honolulu County | 58/100 |
| Hawaii County | — |
| Kalawao County | — |
| Kauai County | — |
| Maui County | — |
— = data pending from NCES pipeline.
Looking for homes near top schools in Hawaii?
Zillow lets you filter homes by school ratings in your area.
Sponsored
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.