First Flight Elementary School vs Nags Head Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 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
Nags Head Elementary School
Nags Head · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | First Flight Elementary School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina | Nags Head Elementary School Nags Head, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 1,457 | #164 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13212 of 50,301 | #13590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 285 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | Kill Devil Hills | Nags Head |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.3 vs 66.8).
- •Nags Head Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •First Flight Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •First Flight Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 45.2%).
- •First Flight Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.4).
- •Nags Head Elementary School is the larger school with 484 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 Nags Head Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are First Flight Elementary School and Nags Head Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Flight Elementary School: 285. Nags Head Elementary School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Flight Elementary School and Nags Head Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
First Flight Elementary School is 163rd of 1,457 and Nags Head Elementary School is 164th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).