Highlands Intermediate School vs Pearl City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.8 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
Pearl City High School
Pearl City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,481 students
| Measure | Highlands Intermediate School Pearl City, Hawaii | Pearl City High School Pearl City, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 42 | #7 of 41 |
| National rank | #3686 of 15,369 | #4289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 824 | 1,481 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 1,481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Pearl City | Pearl City |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 66.0).
- •Highlands Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Pearl City High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Pearl City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 32.2%).
- •Highlands Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.5).
- •Pearl City High School is the larger school with 1,481 students compared with 824.
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 Pearl City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Intermediate School ranks higher (68.4 vs 66.0 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 Pearl City High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pearl City and Pearl City in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Intermediate School: 824. Pearl City High School: 1,481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Intermediate School and Pearl City High School rank in Hawaii?
Highlands Intermediate School is 9th of 42 and Pearl City High School is 7th of 41 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).