Palisades Elementary School vs Pearl City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
356 students
Pearl City High School
Pearl City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,481 students
| Measure | Palisades Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii | Pearl City High School Pearl City, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 182 | #7 of 41 |
| National rank | #5868 of 50,301 | #4289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 356 | 1,481 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 1,481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 47% |
| city | Pearl City | Pearl City |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 66.0).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Pearl City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 31.2%).
- •Pearl City High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.0).
- •Pearl City High School is the larger school with 1,481 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 Palisades Elementary School better than Pearl City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 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 Palisades Elementary School and Pearl City High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pearl City and Pearl City in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades Elementary School: 356. Pearl City High School: 1,481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades Elementary School and Pearl City High School rank in Hawaii?
Palisades Elementary School is 27th of 182 and Pearl City High School is 7th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).