North Carolina High School Football Rankings Released

Charlotte, North Carolina, September 28, 2025

News Summary

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has announced its football rankings for the upcoming season, highlighting private and public schools. Providence Day leads the private category with a 5-0 record, closely followed by Charlotte Latin. In the public school sector, Watauga tops the 6A poll, also boasting a 4-0 record. The rankings reflect the competitive spirit in North Carolina high school football as teams vie for supremacy this season.

Charlotte, North Carolina – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association in collaboration with other local rankings has unveiled its comprehensive list of private and public school football rankings for the 2025 season. As the midway point of the season approaches, teams across both sectors showcase their strengths and weaknesses in what is expected to be a thrilling fall for high school football enthusiasts in the state.

Leading the private school category is Providence Day, currently holding a perfect record of 5-0. The team solidified its top spot by defeating nationally-ranked Rabun Gap with a score of 55-34. Following closely are Charlotte Latin, also unbeaten at 5-0, and Charlotte Country Day, which ranks 5th with a record of 4-0. Notably, Charlotte Country Day has not exceeded four wins in a season since 2019, and their last winning record was 9-2 in that same year.

Charlotte Latin is making significant strides, having recorded an 8-3 record last season, marking its first winning season since 2021. These performances reflect a notable improvement among top-tier private schools in North Carolina, shaping the competitive landscape.

Statewide Polls Consider New Teams

The statewide public school rankings have seen the emergence of seven new teams, as well as the rise of Watauga, which now stands at the top of the 6A poll with a record of 4-0. Watauga achieved this status after delivering a commanding performance against Asheville’s Erwin High, defeating them by 49-14. The polls are compiled by Chris Hughes, a seasoned expert in North Carolina high school football.

Private School Rankings

• 1. Providence Day (5-0)
• 2. Charlotte Latin (5-0)
• 3. Charlotte Christian (1-3)
• 4. Trinity Christian (4-0)
• 5. Charlotte Country Day (4-0)
• 6. Christ School (3-2)
• 7. High Point Christian (4-0)
• 8. Cannon School (3-1)

Public School Rankings Breakdown

Class 1A

• 1. Northside-Pinetown (5-0)
• 2. Robbinsville (3-2)
• 3. Wilson Prep (1-4)
• 4. KIPP Pride (5-0)
• 5. Southeast Halifax (4-1)
• 6. South Davidson (4-0)
• 7. Thomas Jefferson (3-1)
• 8. Sallie B. Howard (2-3)

Class 2A

• 1. Tarboro (5-0)
• 2. Corvian Community (3-1)
• 3. Murphy (2-2)
• 4. Starmount (3-1)
• 5. Community School of Davidson (1-3)
• 6. Lakewood (3-2)
• 7. North Duplin (4-1)
• 8. Swain County (3-2)

Class 3A

• 1. Shelby (3-2)
• 2. Walkertown (4-1)
• 3. Northeastern (4-1)
• 4. James Kenan (3-1)
• 5. East Rutherford (3-1)
• 6. Lincolnton (4-1)
• 7. Mountain Heritage (3-1)
• 8. Hendersonville (4-1)

Class 4A

• 1. Brevard (4-0)
• 2. West Craven (4-1)
• 3. Reidsville (3-2)
• 4. Maiden (4-1)
• 5. Hibriten (3-1)
• 6. Pisgah (4-1)
• 7. East Duplin (3-2)
• 8. Bandys (2-2)

Class 5A

• 1. East Lincoln (5-0)
• 2. Crest (3-1)
• 3. South Point (3-1)
• 4. Hickory (4-1)
• 5. Forest Hills (5-0)
• 6. Southern Nash (4-1)
• 7. Jay M. Robinson (3-1)
• 8. Northside-Jacksonville (3-1)

Class 6A

• 1. Watauga (4-0)
• 2. Ashbrook (5-0)
• 3. Northern Guilford (4-1)
• 4. Terry Sanford (4-1)
• 5. Seventy-First (4-1)
• 6. Northern Nash (3-1)
• 7. Jacksonville (4-0)
• 8. Statesville (5-0)

Class 7A

• 1. Grimsley (4-0)
• 2. Cleveland (4-0)
• 3. Weddington (4-1)
• 4. Independence (4-1)
• 5. Mooresville (3-2)
• 6. Cardinal Gibbons (4-1)
• 7. Reagan (4-1)
• 8. Richmond (3-2)

Class 8A

• 1. Hough (5-0)
• 2. Mallard Creek (4-1)
• 3. Myers Park (4-1)
• 4. West Charlotte (3-2)
• 5. Millbrook (4-0)
• 6. Hoggard (4-0)
• 7. Jordan (5-0)
• 8. Rolesville (2-2)

Conclusion

The 2025 season promises to be a compelling showcase filled with great talent and competitive spirit among North Carolina’s football teams. With emerging stars and established powerhouses vying for top spots, fans are in for an exciting season of high school football.

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Key Features Overview

Feature	Description
Top Private School	Providence Day (5-0)
Class 6A Leader	Watauga (4-0)
Emerging Teams	Seven new teams in the rankings
Season Progress	Midway point of the 2025 season
Expert Compile	Chris Hughes

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Additional Resources

• Charlotte Observer: High School Football Rankings
• Wikipedia: North Carolina High School Athletic Association
• Axios: Private Schools in Charlotte Ranking
• Google Search: North Carolina High School Football
• Charlotte Observer: Local News