Highlands Intermediate School vs Pearl Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.3 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 Ridge Elementary School
Aiea · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
| Measure | Highlands Intermediate School Pearl City, Hawaii | Pearl Ridge Elementary School Aiea, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 42 | #28 of 182 |
| National rank | #3686 of 15,369 | #5869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 824 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 69% |
| city | Pearl City | Aiea |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 68.4).
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 49%).
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 32.2%).
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •Highlands Intermediate School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 409.
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 Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl Ridge 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 Pearl Ridge Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pearl City and Aiea in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Intermediate School: 824. Pearl Ridge Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Intermediate School and Pearl Ridge Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Highlands Intermediate School is 9th of 42 and Pearl Ridge Elementary School is 28th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).