Best schools in East Lothian

Top 5 secondary schools in East Lothian

Ranked on leavers with 1 or more awards at Advanced Higher level (SCQF 7) (2024-25), from official Scottish Government statistics. Scotland overall: 26%.

1
North Berwick High School
East Lothian · EH39 4QS
45%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1050
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.9
Average class size
0
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45%
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2
Dunbar Grammar School
Dunbar · EH42 1NJ
35%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1087
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.8
Average class size
0
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35%
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3
Musselburgh Grammar School
East Lothian · EH21 7BA
26%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
802
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
14.2
Average class size
0
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24%
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Knox Academy
East Lothian · EH41 4DT
24%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
942
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.4
Average class size
0
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27%
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Ross High School
East Lothian · EH33 2EQ
24%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1225
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.2
Average class size
0
Similar schools
25%
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Full East Lothian league table →All 7 secondary schools, with similar-school comparisons.All schools in East Lothian →34 primary and 7 secondary schools.

“Best” here means highest on this one official measure. It counts awards at each SCQF level across all qualifications, not exam pass rates, and schools serve different communities. Visit, ask questions and check catchment with East Lothian council before deciding. Source: Scottish Government, Schools – Breadth and Depth of Qualifications (Open Government Licence).