Pearl City Elementary School vs Waipahu High 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.
Pearl City Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
396 students
Waipahu High School
Waipahu · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,538 students
| Measure | Pearl City Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii | Waipahu High School Waipahu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 182 | #24 of 41 |
| National rank | #7357 of 50,301 | #8752 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 396 | 2,538 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 2,538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 34% |
| city | Pearl City | Waipahu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 48.6).
- •Pearl City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 34%).
- •Pearl City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Waipahu High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 50.3%).
- •Pearl City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.8).
- •Waipahu High School is the larger school with 2,538 students compared with 396.
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 Pearl City Elementary School better than Waipahu High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl City Elementary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 48.6 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 Pearl City Elementary School and Waipahu High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pearl City and Waipahu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl City Elementary School: 396. Waipahu High School: 2,538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl City Elementary School and Waipahu High School rank in Hawaii?
Pearl City Elementary School is 35th of 182 and Waipahu High School is 24th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).