First Flight Elementary School vs Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 187 km 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
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
Gaston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
284 students
| Measure | First Flight Elementary School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina | Gaston STEM Leadership Academy Gaston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 1,457 | #1096 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13212 of 50,301 | #43897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 285 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Kill Devil Hills | Gaston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Flight Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 21.5).
- •First Flight Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •First Flight Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •First Flight Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 98.9%).
- •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 First Flight Elementary School better than Gaston STEM Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), First Flight Elementary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 21.5 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 Gaston STEM Leadership Academy?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Kill Devil Hills and Gaston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Flight Elementary School: 285. Gaston STEM Leadership Academy: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Flight Elementary School and Gaston STEM Leadership Academy rank in North Carolina?
First Flight Elementary School is 163rd of 1,457 and Gaston STEM Leadership Academy is 1096th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).