David W. Butler leads Tar Heel State, followed by Mallard Creek and Charlotte Catholic.
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Factoring in results and schedule strength, MaxPreps partner Ned Freeman at CalPreps.com has produced dynasty ratings for the top high school football programs in all 50 states.
Freeman's rating takes into account games going back to 2003, giving fans and readers an unmatched look at the high school football landscape over the past 15 years.
Today we put the spotlight on North Carolina, where three of the top five programs reside from the state's biggest city, Charlotte.
North Carolina High School Football Dynasty Ratings
Butler is the Tar Heel State's top team over the last 15 years.
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State championships: 3
vs. Top 1,000: 28-27
2. Mallard Creek (Charlotte)Overall record: 118-33
State championships: 3
vs. Top 1,000: 32-14
3. Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte)Overall record: 196-29
State championships: 4
vs. Top 1,000: 18-13
4. Richmond (Rockingham)Overall record: 167-36-1
State championships: 1
vs. Top 1,000: 16-27
5. Independence (Charlotte)Overall record: 156-49
State championships: 4
vs. Top 1,000: 32-29
6. Dudley (Greensboro)Overall record:159-50
State championships: 4
vs. Top 1,000: 16-21
7. Scotland (Laurinburg)Overall record: 147-51
State championships: 1
vs. Top 1,000: 17-27
8. Wake ForestOverall record:167-42
State championships: 2
vs. Top 1,000: 11-12
9. (tie) South Point (Belmont)Overall record: 164-42
State championships: 3
vs. Top 1,000: 8-15
9. (tie) Crest (Shelby)Overall record: 155-59
State championships: 4
vs. Top 1,000: 11-20
Next five: Northern Guilford (Greensboro), Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem), Shelby, Garner, New Bern.
