First Flight High School vs Nags Head Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 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
Nags Head Elementary School
Nags Head · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | First Flight High School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina | Nags Head Elementary School Nags Head, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 528 | #164 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4832 of 16,910 | #13590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 874 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Kill Devil Hills | Nags Head |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nags Head Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 63.8).
- •Nags Head Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •First Flight High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •First Flight High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 45.2%).
- •Nags Head Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.3).
- •First Flight High School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 484.
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 Nags Head Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nags Head Elementary School ranks higher (66.8 vs 63.8 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 Nags Head Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Flight High School: 874. Nags Head Elementary School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Flight High School and Nags Head Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
First Flight High School is 99th of 528 and Nags Head Elementary School is 164th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).