North Carolina

According to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, there are over 1.5 million students and more than 90,000 teachers in the public school system. The state’s attendance rate is around 92%, with a dropout rate of approximately 2–3%. The graduation rate in North Carolina is about 86%.

As for school choice, North Carolina offers several options for families. The state has a growing number of public charter schools, as well as magnet programs in certain districts that focus on specialized areas of study. North Carolina also provides private school choice through programs like the Opportunity Scholarship, which helps eligible families pay for private school tuition.

In addition, some districts allow open enrollment or transfer options, though policies vary across the state. Families may also choose to homeschool their children in North Carolina, provided they meet state requirements such as registering with the state and maintaining attendance and immunization records.