Cape Hatteras Elementary School vs First Flight Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
Buxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
First Flight Elementary School
Kill Devil Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
| Measure | Cape Hatteras Elementary School Buxton, North Carolina | First Flight Elementary School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 1,457 | #163 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #25868 of 50,301 | #13212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 284 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Buxton | Kill Devil Hills |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Flight Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 48.9).
- •Cape Hatteras Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •First Flight Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •First Flight Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 96.1%).
- •First Flight Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.8).
- •First Flight Elementary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 284.
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 Cape Hatteras Elementary School better than First Flight Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), First Flight Elementary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 48.9 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 Cape Hatteras Elementary School and First Flight Elementary School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Kill Devil Hills in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School: 284. First Flight Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Hatteras Elementary School and First Flight Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School is 341st of 1,457 and First Flight Elementary School is 163rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).