For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 941 students in Kill Devil Hills, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Kill Devil Hills, NC are First Flight High School and Dare Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kill Devil Hills, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Kill Devil Hills have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Kill Devil Hills, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is First Flight High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kill Devil Hills, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
First Flight High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 449-7000
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 449-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #22.
Dare Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 480-8888
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 480-8888
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kill Devil Hills, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Kill Devil Hills, NC include First Flight High School and Dare Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Kill Devil Hills?
2 public high schools are located in Kill Devil Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Kill Devil Hills?
Kill Devil Hills public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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