First Flight High School vs Manteo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Flight High School
Kill Devil Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
Manteo High School
Manteo · Public high · Grades 9–12
528 students
| Measure | First Flight High School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina | Manteo High School Manteo, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 528 | #103 of 528 |
| National rank | #4832 of 16,910 | #4984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 874 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Kill Devil Hills | Manteo |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.8 vs 63.2).
- •Manteo High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •First Flight High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •First Flight High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 40.3%).
- •Manteo High School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.3).
- •First Flight High School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 528.
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 High School better than Manteo High 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 High School and Manteo High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Kill Devil Hills and Manteo in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Flight High School: 874. Manteo High School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Flight High School and Manteo High School rank in North Carolina?
First Flight High School is 99th of 528 and Manteo High School is 103rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).