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Best Kill Devil Hills Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,888 students in Kill Devil Hills, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Kill Devil Hills, NC are First Flight Middle School, First Flight High School and First Flight Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kill Devil Hills, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Kill Devil Hills have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Kill Devil Hills, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
First Flight Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
109 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-8888
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
First Flight High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 449-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
First Flight Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
107 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-1111
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Dare Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 480-8888
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Kill Devil Hills, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Kill Devil Hills, NC include First Flight Middle School, First Flight High School and First Flight Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kill Devil Hills?
4 public schools are located in Kill Devil Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Kill Devil Hills?
Kill Devil Hills public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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