Carolina Gridiron ranks the top fifteen teams in each classification weekly during the football regular season. Teams are ranked based on a number of factors including strength of schedule, wins, and quality losses. Interact with us on Twitter (@NCGridiron and @NCGridironNews) and let us know your thoughts using the hashtag #Top15.
| Team | Record | LW | |
| 1 | Northeastern | (11-0) | 1 |
| 2 | East Lincoln | (11-0) | 2 |
| 3 | Washington | (10-1) | 4 |
| 4 | Franklin | (11-0) | 5 |
| 5 | Southwest Onslow | (10-1) | 6 |
| 6 | Shelby | (9-2) | 3 |
| 7 | Clinton | (9-1) | 9 |
| 8 | Owen | (10-0) | 7 |
| 9 | Reidsville | (9-2) | 8 |
| 10 | Mount Pleasant | (9-2) | 10 |
| 11 | Holmes | (9-2) | 11 |
| 12 | East Bladen | (9-2) | 12 |
| 13 | Lincolnton | (9-2) | 13 |
| 14 | North Rowan | (9-2) | 14 |
| 15 | Ashe | (9-1) | 15 |
