Best School Districts in Hawaii

Top 1 districts ranked by average school quality score. Based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. NCES CCD 2022-23.

1
Districts Ranked
170,209
Students
37/100
Avg Quality Score
HI
State
# District Avg Quality Grade
1. Hawaii Department of Education Honolulu 37.3 F

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best school districts in Hawaii?

The top-ranked district in Hawaii is Hawaii Department of Education in Honolulu with 170,209 students across 295 schools. Average quality score: 37.3/100. Rankings are based on average school quality scores from NCES data.

How are district rankings calculated?

Districts are ranked by the average quality score of their schools. Quality scores (0-100) are computed from NCES data: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, gifted program access, and chronic absenteeism. Districts must have at least 500 students and 2+ schools to be ranked.

How many school districts are in Hawaii?

Hawaii has 1+ school districts serving 166,973 students. The statewide average student-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.

Methodology

Districts are ranked by the average quality score of their schools. Quality scores (0-100) are computed from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 metrics: student-teacher ratio, school counselor availability, gifted program access, and chronic absenteeism rates. Districts must have at least 500 students and 2+ schools to be included. This measures school-level resources, not test scores. Higher average scores indicate districts where schools generally have smaller classes, better counselor access, and lower absenteeism.