In North Carolina, students must earn a minimum of 22 total credits to graduate from high school under the state's Future-Ready Course of Study. This includes:

• 4 credits in English
• 4 credits in Mathematics
• 3 credits in Science
• 4 credits in Social Studies
• 1 credit in Health and Physical Education
• 6 elective credits

These requirements apply to students entering 9th grade from the 2012-2013 school year onward

. However, some local school districts may require additional credits beyond the state minimum. For example, certain districts like Halifax County and Henderson County require 28 credits to graduate, and others may have variations depending on their schedules and programs

. Therefore, while the state minimum is 22 credits, students should check with their local school or district for any additional credit requirements.