Highlands Intermediate School vs Palisades Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Intermediate School
Pearl City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
824 students
Palisades Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
356 students
| Measure | Highlands Intermediate School Pearl City, Hawaii | Palisades Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 42 | #27 of 182 |
| National rank | #3686 of 15,369 | #5868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 824 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 74% |
| city | Pearl City | Pearl City |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 68.4).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 49%).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 32.2%).
- •Highlands Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.0).
- •Highlands Intermediate School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 356.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Intermediate School better than Palisades Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 68.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highlands Intermediate School and Palisades Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Pearl City and Pearl City in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Intermediate School: 824. Palisades Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Intermediate School and Palisades Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Highlands Intermediate School is 9th of 42 and Palisades Elementary School is 27th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).