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Most Selective Private High Schools in North Carolina

Name: North Carolina Average Acceptance Rate Trends (High School)
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The average private high school acceptance rate in North Carolina is 86% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in North Carolina is Carolina Friends School, with an acceptance rate of 46%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 93
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 46%–80%
NC School Avg.: 86%
National School Avg.: 85%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 93
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 46%–80%
NC School Avg.: 86%
National School Avg.: 85%

North Carolina Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +1.2% (+1% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	North Carolina (NC) avg
2025	81%	86% (— 0 pp)
2024	81%	86% (▼ 1 pp)
2023	81%	87% (▲ 1 pp)
2022	81%	86% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	81%	85% (— 0 pp)
2020	81%	85% (▲ 1 pp)
2019	81%	84% (▲ 1 pp)
2018	80%	83% (▼ 1 pp)
2017	81%	84% (▼ 1 pp)
2016	80%	85% (— 0 pp)
2015	81%	85%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — North Carolina (acceptance rate range: 46%–80%, avg 86%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 46% 89% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average private high schools acceptance rate?

The North Carolina average private high schools acceptance rate is 86% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private high schools in North Carolina?

The top ranked private high schools in North Carolina include Carolina Friends School, Atlas International School and Providence Day School.

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