Cape Hatteras Secondary School vs First Flight High School
First Flight High School has a higher overall rating of 8.6/10 compared to 6.5/10. First Flight High School is significantly larger with 913 students, about 2.5× the size of Cape Hatteras Secondary School (363). In math proficiency, First Flight High School leads at 52.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
Buxton, NC
6.5/10
High School6th – 12th
363 students
First Flight High School
Kill Devil Hills, NC
8.6/10
High School9th – 12th
913 students
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| Metric | Cape Hatteras Secondary School | First Flight High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.2 | 9.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.3 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.4% | 30.8% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| State Rank | #1,229 of 2,660 | #92 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 54th | 97th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Cape Hatteras Secondary School | First Flight High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 65.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Cape Hatteras Secondary School | First Flight High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 363 | 913 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.4% | 30.8% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 90%+ | 95.0% |
| District | Dare County Schools | Dare County Schools |
| City | Buxton | Kill Devil Hills |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Buxton (27920) | Kill Devil Hills (27948) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,054 | $85,319 |
| Median Home Value | $385,400 | $398,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,295 | $1,539 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 25.9% | 43.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| Avg Commute | — | 22 min |