For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 824 students in Pearl City, HI. The top-ranked public middle school in Pearl City, HI is Highlands Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearl City, HI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Pearl City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pearl City, HI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1460 Hoolaulea St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6480
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6480
Gr: 7-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pearl City, HI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pearl City, HI include Highlands Intermediate School. Pearl City has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Hawaii.
How many public middle schools are located in Pearl City?
1 public middle schools are located in Pearl City.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl City?
Pearl City public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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