First Flight Middle School vs Sandy Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 331 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
Sandy Grove Middle
Lumber Bridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
| Measure | First Flight Middle School Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina | Sandy Grove Middle Lumber Bridge, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 469 | #301 of 469 |
| National rank | #4297 of 15,369 | #12699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 604 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 33% |
| city | Kill Devil Hills | Lumber Bridge |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Flight Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 25.9).
- •First Flight Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •First Flight Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •First Flight Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 99.5%).
- •First Flight Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.9).
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 Sandy Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), First Flight Middle School ranks higher (65.4 vs 25.9 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 Sandy Grove Middle?
About 331 km in a straight line, between Kill Devil Hills and Lumber Bridge in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Flight Middle School: 604. Sandy Grove Middle: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Flight Middle School and Sandy Grove Middle rank in North Carolina?
First Flight Middle School is 54th of 469 and Sandy Grove Middle is 301st of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).