Record number of NC graduates now finish high school with college credit

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 554

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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More North Carolina public high school students than ever are completing at least one college-level course before graduation, education officials announced Thursday.

Data released Thursday by the state shows 54% of last year’s graduates passed at least one college-level course or exam. Students earned these credits through Advanced Placement, International …

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