First Flight Middle School vs Manteo High 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 Middle School
Kill Devil Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
Manteo High School
Manteo · Public high · Grades 9–12
528 students
| Measure | First Flight Middle School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina | Manteo High School Manteo, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 469 | #103 of 528 |
| National rank | #4297 of 15,369 | #4984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 604 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 67% |
| city | Kill Devil Hills | Manteo |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Flight Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 63.2).
- •Manteo High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Manteo High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •First Flight Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 40.3%).
- •First Flight Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.9).
- •First Flight Middle School is the larger school with 604 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 Middle School better than Manteo High School?
On the Success Index (US), First Flight Middle School ranks higher (65.4 vs 63.2 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 Middle School and Manteo High 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 Middle School: 604. Manteo High School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Flight Middle School and Manteo High School rank in North Carolina?
First Flight Middle School is 54th of 469 and Manteo High School is 103rd of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).