Best schools in Highland

Top 5 secondary schools in Highland

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
Farr High School
By Thurso · KW14 7SS
36%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
72
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
5.7
Average class size
0
Similar schools
28%
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2
Plockton High School
Ross-shire · IV52 8TU
33%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
224
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
8.9
Average class size
0
Similar schools
25%
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3
Gairloch High School
Gairloch · IV21 2BP
31%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
99
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
6.5
Average class size
0
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25%
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4
Kinlochleven High School
Argyll · PH50 4QG
30%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
104
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
5.4
Average class size
0
Similar schools
20%
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5
Ardnamurchan High School
Acharcle · PH36 4JA
29%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
118
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
7.3
Average class size
0
Similar schools
25%
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Full Highland league table →All 29 secondary schools, with similar-school comparisons.All schools in Highland →162 primary and 29 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 Highland council before deciding. Source: Scottish Government, Schools – Breadth and Depth of Qualifications (Open Government Licence).