Best schools in Scottish Borders

Top 5 secondary schools in Scottish Borders

Ranked on leavers with 5 or more awards at Higher level (SCQF 6) or better (2024-25), from official Scottish Government statistics. Scotland overall: 41%.

1
Peebles High School
Peeblesshire · EH45 9HB
61%
5+ Highers, 2024-25
Pupils
1274
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.5
Average class size
0
Similar schools
56%
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2
Berwickshire High School
Berwickshire · TD11 3QG
48%
5+ Highers, 2024-25
Pupils
585
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
11.2
Average class size
0
Similar schools
39%
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3
Earlston High School
Berwickshire · TD4 6HF
44%
5+ Highers, 2024-25
Pupils
1075
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.4
Average class size
0
Similar schools
48%
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4
Eyemouth High School
Berwickshire · TD14 5LZ
38%
5+ Highers, 2024-25
Pupils
502
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
11.5
Average class size
0
Similar schools
36%
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5
Jedburgh Grammar School
Jedburgh · TD8 6HH
36%
5+ Highers, 2024-25
Pupils
778
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
Not recorded
Average class size
Not recorded
Similar schools
31%
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Full Scottish Borders league table →All 9 secondary schools, with similar-school comparisons.All schools in Scottish Borders →56 primary and 9 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 Scottish Borders council before deciding. Source: Scottish Government, Schools – Breadth and Depth of Qualifications (Open Government Licence).