Pearl City High School vs Pearl City Highlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearl City High School
Pearl City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,481 students
Pearl City Highlands School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students
| Measure | Pearl City High School Pearl City, Hawaii | Pearl City Highlands School Pearl City, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 41 | #29 of 182 |
| National rank | #4289 of 16,910 | #5924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,481 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Pearl City | Pearl City |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl City Highlands School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 66.0).
- •Pearl City Highlands School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Pearl City Highlands School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Pearl City Highlands School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 28.4%).
- •Pearl City High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Pearl City High School is the larger school with 1,481 students compared with 515.
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 High School better than Pearl City Highlands School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl City Highlands School ranks higher (78.4 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 Pearl City High School and Pearl City Highlands School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pearl City and Pearl City in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl City High School: 1,481. Pearl City Highlands School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl City High School and Pearl City Highlands School rank in Hawaii?
Pearl City High School is 7th of 41 and Pearl City Highlands School is 29th of 182 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).