First Flight Elementary School vs First Flight Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 332 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Flight Elementary School
Kill Devil Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
First Flight Middle School
Kill Devil Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
| Measure | First Flight Elementary School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina | First Flight Middle School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 1,457 | #54 of 469 |
| National rank | #13212 of 50,301 | #4297 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 285 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| city | Kill Devil Hills | 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 65.4).
- •First Flight Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •First Flight Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •First Flight Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 43.2%).
- •First Flight Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.1).
- •First Flight Middle School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 285.
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 First Flight Elementary School better than First Flight Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), First Flight Elementary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 65.4 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 First Flight Elementary School and First Flight Middle School?
About 332 m in a straight line, between Kill Devil Hills and Kill Devil Hills in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Flight Elementary School: 285. First Flight Middle School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Flight Elementary School and First Flight Middle School rank in North Carolina?
First Flight Elementary School is 163rd of 1,457 and First Flight Middle School is 54th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).