Central Academy of Technology and Arts vs First Flight High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 458 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
875 students
First Flight High School
Kill Devil Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
| Measure | Central Academy of Technology and Arts Monroe, North Carolina | First Flight High School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 528 | #99 of 528 |
| National rank | #394 of 16,910 | #4832 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 875 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 52% |
| city | Monroe | Kill Devil Hills |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 63.8).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on math proficiency (94% vs 52%).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 65%).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 27.2%).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.3).
- •Central Academy of Technology and Arts is the larger school with 875 students compared with 874.
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 Central Academy of Technology and Arts better than First Flight High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Academy of Technology and Arts ranks higher (87.6 vs 63.8 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 Central Academy of Technology and Arts and First Flight High School?
About 458 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Kill Devil Hills in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts: 875. First Flight High School: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Academy of Technology and Arts and First Flight High School rank in North Carolina?
Central Academy of Technology and Arts is 2nd of 528 and First Flight High School is 99th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).