North Carolina high school football has never been deeper, and in 2025, the competition stretches from the mountains to the coast like never before. With the new eight-class alignment reshaping rivalries and playoff paths, Carolina Gridiron is proud to introduce its weekly Top 64, a statewide ranking that cuts across classifications to spotlight the very best programs, regardless of size or region. Released each week starting after Week 4, this list reflects not just wins and losses, but strength of schedule, momentum, and impact. From perennial powers like Grimsley and Mallard Creek to surging challengers in every corner of the state, the Top 64 is built to evolve, and built to spark conversation.
As of Week 4
#1 Grimsley
#2 Mallard Creek
#3 Cleveland
#4 Hoggard
#5 Charlotte Catholic
#6 Hough
#7 Cardinal Gibbons
#8 Millbrook
#9 Apex Friendship
#10 Tarboro
#11 Jacksonville
#12 South Point
#13 Butler
#14 West Brunswick
#15 Green Hope
#16 Palisades
#17 Garner
#18 Hibriten
#19 Jordan
#20 Myers Park
#21 Cary
#22 St. Pauls
#23 R.J. Reynolds
#24 East Lincoln
#25 Ashbrook
#26 Brevard
#27 Bear Grass
#28 Jack Britt
#29 Middle Creek
#30 Southeast Raleigh
#31 Broughton
#32 Panther Creek
#33 Louisburg
#34 West Forsyth
#35 Pinecrest
#36 Independence
#37 East Forsyth
#38 Weddington
#39 Cramer
#40 North Stanly
#41 Terry Sanford
#42 Watauga
#43 Porter Ridge
#44 Northern Guilford
#45 Statesville
#46 Page
#47 Seventy-First
#48 Southern Alamance
#49 Chambers
#50 Northside (Jacksonville)
#51 Hunt
#52 TW Andrews
#53 Forest Hills
#54 Asheboro
#55 Hayesville
#56 Eastern Randolph
#57 South Mecklenburg
#58 Northside (Pinetown)
#59 Corinth Holders
#60 Princeton
#61 West Iredell
#62 New Bern
#63 Fuquay-Varina
#64 Central Davidson
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