Kahuku High & Intermediate School vs Pearl City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Hawaii, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Kahuku · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,433 students
Pearl City High School
Pearl City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,481 students
| Measure | Kahuku High & Intermediate School Kahuku, Hawaii | Pearl City High School Pearl City, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #22 of 41 | #7 of 41 |
| National rank | #8509 of 16,910 | #4289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,433 | 1,481 |
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 1,481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Kahuku | Pearl City |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 49.5).
- •Pearl City High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Pearl City High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Pearl City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 50.2%).
- •Kahuku High & Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.5).
- •Pearl City High School is the larger school with 1,481 students compared with 1,433.
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 Kahuku High & Intermediate School better than Pearl City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl City High School ranks higher (66.0 vs 49.5 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 Kahuku High & Intermediate School and Pearl City High School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Kahuku and Pearl City in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kahuku High & Intermediate School: 1,433. Pearl City High School: 1,481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kahuku High & Intermediate School and Pearl City High School rank in Hawaii?
Kahuku High & Intermediate School is 22nd of 41 and Pearl City High School is 7th of 41 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).