Hilo High School vs Hilo Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 199 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilo High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students
Hilo Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
560 students
| Measure | Hilo High School Hilo, Hawaii | Hilo Intermediate School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 41 | #26 of 42 |
| National rank | #8973 of 16,910 | #8355 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,170 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 1,170 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 46.7).
- •Hilo Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Hilo High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Hilo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 60%).
- •Hilo Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Hilo High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 560.
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 Hilo High School better than Hilo Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilo High School ranks higher (47.8 vs 46.7 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 Hilo High School and Hilo Intermediate School?
About 199 m in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilo High School: 1,170. Hilo Intermediate School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilo High School and Hilo Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Hilo High School is 25th of 41 and Hilo Intermediate School is 26th of 42 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).