How many schools are there in Dumfries and Galloway?

There are 111 schools in Dumfries and Galloway listed on FindGreatSchools: 91 primary, 16 secondary and 4 special. Each listing links to a full profile with results, leaver destinations and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Dumfries and Galloway?

Under our composite score, Wallace Hall Academy is the highest-ranked secondary school in Dumfries and Galloway. The score blends attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Primary and special schools are listed rather than scored.

Why aren't primary schools in Dumfries and Galloway ranked?

Because Scotland publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in Dumfries and Galloway are ranked on the Insight senior phase measures, leaver destinations and progress; primary and special schools are listed A to Z.

The best schools in Dumfries and Galloway

Compare 111 schools in Dumfries and Galloway on one page: the top-rated secondary schools ranked by Highers and National 5 results and our composite score, plus every primary and special school in the area. Top of the list: Wallace Hall Academy (secondary).

Local Authority 111 schools

Primary schools

91 primary schools in Dumfries and Galloway, listed A to Z. Scotland publishes no per-school primary results, so they are not ranked. Showing the first 6.

The best schools in Dumfries and Galloway

Amisfield School

Applegarth School

Auchencairn School

Beattock School

Belmont School

Borgue School

Wallace Hall Academy

Dalbeattie High School

Moffat Academy

Dumfries High School

St Joseph's College

Dumfries Academy

D&G Primary Central & East Inclusion Hub

D&G Primary West Inclusion Hub

D&G Secondary Inclusion Support

Langlands School

Schools in Dumfries and Galloway: common questions

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