Total enrollment
19,695
-1,862 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
Maui County
Hawaii · Public K-12
Maui County in Hawaii has 34 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 19,695 students with Hawaii Department of Education the largest district. The level mix is 19 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in Maui County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
34
+1 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Maui County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Hawaii | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 19,695 | #3 of 4 | #490 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 34 | #3 of 4 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #1 of 4 | #1,366 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 51.1% | #2 of 4 | #1,571 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 78.9% | #2 of 4 | #2 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Maui County school rankings
Residents
164,522
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
34
1 districts
Enrollment
19,695
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$97,161
Above Hawaii avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.1%
Above Hawaii avg
Elementary
19
8,380 students
Middle
6
3,963 students
High
6
5,735 students
Combined / other
3
1,617 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hawaii Department of Education
19,695 students · 1 district in Maui County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Maui County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
31.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.0% under 18
Test scores in Maui County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 33 schools ranked. Hawaii state average: 52.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Maui High School· 65.0%
- Puu Kukui Elementary School· 64.0%
- Pomaikai Elementary School· 63.0%
- Kamalii Elementary School· 59.0%
- Pukalani Elementary School· 58.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Hana High & Elementary School· 24.0%
- Molokai High School· 24.0%
- Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter· 28.0%
- Kulanihakoi High School· 30.0%
- Lahainaluna High School· 30.0%
Cities in Maui County
About Maui County
Across the moderately sized Hawaii county of Maui County of about 164,522 residents, the public-school footprint covers 34 schools and about 19,695 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $97,161, about 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 7% above the Hawaii median.
For a sense of the school types, Maui County spans 19 elementary schools (8,380 students), 6 middle schools (3,963), 6 high schools (5,735), and 3 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Maui County is Hawaii Department of Education, which alone enrolls about 19,695 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 19,695 students, decreased 9% from the 21,557 reported in SY 2020-21. Maui County now counts 34 public schools, up from 33 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Maui County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data