Best 27948 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 913 students in 27948, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27948, 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 27948 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 27948, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27948 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is First Flight High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27948, NC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27948, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27948, NC include First Flight High School and Dare Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27948?
2 public high schools are located in 27948.
What is the racial composition of students in 27948?
27948 public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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