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Best 27948 North Carolina Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 941 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 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 27948, NC Public High Schools (2025-26)

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 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

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 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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