Schools in Zip Code 27006

ZIP code 27006, serving the Advance, North Carolina area, is home to Shady Grove Elementary (grades PK–5) and William Ellis Middle (grades 6–8), both part of Davie County Schools, with no local high school in the immediate area.

Both schools are strong academic performers, but Shady Grove Elementary stands out as the top overall school in the ZIP code, ranking in the 87th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating. Its math proficiency rates range from 78.9% to 84.9% across grades 3–5, well above district and state averages. The school also posted exceptional reading results in the prior year, including an 89.2% proficiency rate in 4th grade, though recent scores dipped slightly in 2025–2026. Chronic absenteeism at Shady Grove is just 10.4%, roughly 14 points below the state average. In comparison, William Ellis Middle ranks in the 76th percentile with 4 stars and is a standout in 8th-grade science, achieving 84.0% proficiency versus 68.6% statewide. While the middle school serves a higher-need population (38.67% free/reduced lunch) than the elementary school (27.44%), it still posts strong math and reading numbers across grades 6–8, with chronic absenteeism at a low 13.5%.

Both schools outperform their district and state in nearly every subject, and both have seen their state rankings slip from their peak levels in the last two years. Shady Grove moved from the 94th percentile down to the 87th, while William Ellis dropped from the 90th percentile to the 76th. Still, each remains a 4-star school with solid academics. Families should note that there is no high school in ZIP 27006, meaning students leaving William Ellis Middle will need to travel outside the area for 9th grade. Overall, this ZIP code offers two reliable, high-quality public school options that benefit from strong attendance and consistently above-average test results.