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.
| # | 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.
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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.
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