Board-reported · 2026 Q1–Q2

NCLEX Pass Rates — North Carolina Nursing Schools (2026)

As of 2026 Q1–Q2, 10 North Carolina schools reported first-time RN NCLEX pass rates of 87.5–100.0%, per North Carolina Board of Nursing — NCSBN Report 4 (2026 Q1-Q2 RN). Dataset average 95.1% (national reference 86.7%). These 2026 figures cover Q1–Q2 only — not a full exam year. Only display-eligible cohorts of 10+ first-time candidates are shown.

North Carolina average: 95.1%; +8.4 pts vs national
National: 86.7%; NCSBN 2025
Schools reported: 10; Cohorts of 10 or more
At 90% or higher: 9

Board-reported outcomes

Every North Carolina program the board reports, ranked by first-time pass rate. Schools listed on this site link to their profiles.

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First-time RN NCLEX pass rates for North Carolina, ranked by pass rate. National average 86.7% marked on each bar.
#	School	Credential	Pass rateNational 86.7% marked	N	Status
1	Wilson Community College	ADN	100.0%	20	On site
2	Stanly Community College	ADN	97.7%	43	On site
3	Sandhills Community College	ADN	97.6%	42	On site
4	Robeson Community College	ADN	97.4%	38	On site
5	East Carolina University	BSN	97.3%	225	On site
6	Wake Technical Community College	ADN	95.3%	86	On site
7	Surry Community College	ADN	93.9%	49	On site
8	Gaston College	ADN	92.8%	69	On site
9	Craven Community College	ADN	91.8%	61	On site
10	Edgecombe Community College	ADN	87.5%	48	On site

Source: North Carolina Board of Nursing — NCSBN Report 4 (2026 Q1-Q2 RN). Last verified Oct 1, 2026.

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North Carolina programs with strong pass rates you can apply to

On-site listings from our directory with first-time pass rates at or near the top of the table. Board-reported rates above remain the source for licensure outcomes.

Wilson Community College
ADN
100.0% first-time RN
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Stanly Community College
ADN
97.7% first-time RN
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Sandhills Community College
ADN
97.6% first-time RN
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Pass rates and sticker price are for the first license. Working RNs in North Carolina often stack an online RN-to-BSN, then an NP specialty. Online RN-to-BSN options serving North Carolina include Walden University at $27,710 listed total tuition in our directory. North Carolina is a restricted-practice state: state law requires nurse practitioners to practice under career-long supervision, delegation, or team management by another health provider for at least one element of practice, the most limited of the three AANP practice-environment tiers.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate for North Carolina nursing schools?

The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in North Carolina is 95.1%, compared to the national average of 86.7%. Display-eligible school rates in our table range from 87.5% to 100.0%. The 2026 table covers Q1–Q2 only — not a full exam year. Source: North Carolina Board of Nursing — NCSBN Report 4 (2026 Q1-Q2 RN).

How do I find nursing schools with high NCLEX pass rates in North Carolina?

Use the board-reported table on this page — 10 North Carolina board-reported first-time RN rates from cohorts of 10+ candidates. Compare those rates against the state average (95.1%) and the national reference (86.7%). Small cohorts under 10 candidates are excluded because 100% rates from tiny samples are statistically unreliable.

Which programs are included in the NCLEX outcomes table for North Carolina?

The primary table lists 10 live-directory schools with display-eligible, board-reported first-time RN NCLEX rates (latest year, N≥10). A secondary directory section may list programs serving North Carolina that also publish a program-level figure — treat board data as authoritative for licensure outcomes.

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