First Flight High School vs Manteo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 10.0 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 Middle School
Manteo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students
| Measure | First Flight High School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina | Manteo Middle School Manteo, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 528 | #80 of 469 |
| National rank | #4832 of 16,910 | #5907 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 874 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| city | Kill Devil Hills | Manteo |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Flight High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 58.0).
- •First Flight High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •First Flight High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 54%).
- •First Flight High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 47.3%).
- •Manteo Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 20.3).
- •First Flight High School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 383.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), First Flight High School ranks higher (63.8 vs 58.0 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 High School and Manteo Middle School?
About 10.0 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 Middle School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Flight High School and Manteo Middle School rank in North Carolina?
First Flight High School is 99th of 528 and Manteo Middle School is 80th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).