North Carolina ranks 25th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 13.25.
North Carolina Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 25th of 50
Score: 13.25
2025: 19th, 21.80
Change: down 6 places, -8.55
National median: 12.88
How North Carolina Compares to Its Neighbors
North Carolina's 4 bordering states are Georgia (23rd, 13.50), South Carolina (6th, 42.45), Tennessee (3rd, 53.95), Virginia (28th, 7.70), averaging 29.40.
