Total enrollment
929
-75 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Advance
North Carolina · Public K-12
Advance's public-school footprint covers 2 campuses with combined enrollment of about 929 students, averaging 465 per campus.
7-year change in Advance
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 84%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
4%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,408
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
929
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Grove Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 492 |
| William Ellis Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 437 |
About Advance
Public education in Advance, North Carolina runs across 2 schools that teaches roughly 929 students. By footprint, Advance sits in the small bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Advance is around 465 students, 19% lower than the North Carolina average of about 571.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Advance has contracted 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,004 students to 929. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 84% to 81% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Advance discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.