East Burke High vs First Flight High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 525 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Burke High
Connelly Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
First Flight High School
Kill Devil Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
| Measure | East Burke High Connelly Springs, North Carolina | First Flight High School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 528 | #99 of 528 |
| National rank | #10275 of 16,910 | #4832 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 874 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Connelly Springs | Kill Devil Hills |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Flight High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 42.7).
- •East Burke High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •First Flight High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •First Flight High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 99.4%).
- •First Flight High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.6).
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 East Burke High better than First Flight High School?
On the Success Index (US), First Flight High School ranks higher (63.8 vs 42.7 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 East Burke High and First Flight High School?
About 525 km in a straight line, between Connelly Springs and Kill Devil Hills in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Burke High: 874. First Flight High School: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Burke High and First Flight High School rank in North Carolina?
East Burke High is 259th of 528 and First Flight High School is 99th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).