Analysis by CATO Institute’s Freedom in the 50 States projects (2014) ranks North Carolina #6 in education freedom. In previous reports (2012) the state ranked #22, making a jump of 16 places in the most recent report.
North Carolina has a healthy overall 19 ranking (improving by 4 places between 2012 and 2014.)
Download the North Carolina Overview or visit the Freedom in the 50 States website for more information.