Educational Attainment
Degrees held by adults.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502NC).
| Indicator | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher (%) | 36.0 | 35.0 |
Schools
K-12 school system.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Per-pupil spending (USD) | 11900 | 15600 |
Universities
Higher education.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| College enrollment (thousands) | 555 | 18600 |
- •UNC-Chapel Hill, chartered in 1789, was the first public university to open its doors in the United States.
Graduation Rates
Completion of high school.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rate (%) | 86.5 | 87.0 |
Student Enrollment
Students in the system.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 enrollment (M) | 1.52 | 49.5 |
Student-Teacher Ratios
Class staffing.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 15.1 | 15.4 |