Excellent
#412 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 16% in state
First Flight High School
High School · Dare County Schools · Kill Devil Hills, NC
A Dare County Schools high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
- Math 90% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at First Flight High School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2019, reaching 83% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where First Flight High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,714/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kill Devil Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,319
Median home value
$398,100
Median rent
$1,539/mo
College educated
43.3%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27948; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dare Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Heron Pond Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Cape Hatteras Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 363 | Compare → |
| Manteo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 530 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dare County Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
First Flight High School is listed in Dare County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First Flight High School
First Flight High School is a public high school in Kill Devil Hills, NC, part of Dare County Schools, serving approximately 913 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Flight High School
What grades does First Flight High School serve?
First Flight High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend First Flight High School?
First Flight High School has an enrollment of approximately 913 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Flight High School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Flight High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First Flight High School rank in NC?
First Flight High School ranks #412 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is First Flight High School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Flight High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at First Flight High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First Flight High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is First Flight High School a charter school?
No, First Flight High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is First Flight High School a Title I school?
No, First Flight High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for First Flight High School?
30.8% of students at First Flight High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 913
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (252) 449-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27948)
- 12,628
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27948; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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