Summary:
The three public schools serving zip code 32535 in Century, Florida—Northview High School, Bratt Elementary School, and Byrneville Elementary School Inc.—are all part of the Escambia County School District, which ranks in the bottom third of Florida districts.
Northview High School stands out for its exceptional 95.4% graduation rate, well above the state average, yet it shows a split personality: students excel in Biology and US History (74-75% proficiency) but struggle in Algebra 1 (30%) and 10th-grade ELA (48%). Byrneville Elementary School Inc. is the most volatile performer, boasting the area's highest single-subject scores—84% of 3rd graders were proficient in math—but also the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 41.2%, and a sharp drop to 32% proficiency in 5th-grade science. Bratt Elementary School is the most consistent option, having earned a 3-star rating in the past, though its performance is declining from the 56th to the 41st percentile over three years.
A key takeaway is the spending paradox: Byrneville Elementary School Inc. spends the least per student ($8,205) yet produces the highest peak scores, while Bratt Elementary School spends $2,911 more per student but shows lower top-end results. Chronic absenteeism is a systemic crisis, with all three schools exceeding the state average of 31.4%, particularly Byrneville Elementary School Inc. at 41.2%. This suggests that while Northview High School effectively supports attending students to graduation, a significant portion of the student body remains disengaged, and the elementary schools face challenges in sustaining early academic gains through later grades.
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