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Average Private High School ACT Scores in North Carolina

Name: North Carolina Average ACT Score Trends (High School)
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The averageprivate high school ACT score in North Carolina is 25 (2026-27).

The private high school in North Carolina with the highest ACT score is New Hope Christian Academy Inc, with an ACT score of 33.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 44
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 26–33
NC School Avg.: 25.0
National School Avg.: 25

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 44
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 26–33
NC School Avg.: 25.0
National School Avg.: 25

North Carolina Average ACT Score (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +4.0% (+1 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	North Carolina (NC) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2024	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2022	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2020	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	25	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	25	26	▲ +1	▲ +4.0%
2017	25	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2016	25	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2015	25	25	—	—

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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 (avg ACT range: 26–33, avg 25.0)

Act Score Range: 22 33 Avg. Act Score: 26

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average private high schools ACT score?

The North Carolina average private high schools ACT score is 25 for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the highest ACT score in North Carolina?

The top ranked private schools in North Carolina include New Hope Christian Academy Inc, Gaston Christian School and Asheville Christian Academy.

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