How many schools are there in Highland?

There are 198 schools in Highland listed on FindGreatSchools: 166 primary, 29 secondary and 3 special. Each listing links to a full profile with results, leaver destinations and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Highland?

Under our composite score, Gairloch High School is the highest-ranked secondary school in Highland. 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 Highland ranked?

Because Scotland publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in Highland 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 Highland

Compare 198 schools in Highland 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: Gairloch High School (secondary).

Local Authority 198 schools

Primary schools

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

The best schools in Highland

Abernethy Primary School

Acharacle Primary School

Achiltibuie Primary School

Aldourie Primary School

Alvie Primary School

Applecross Primary School

Gairloch High School

Kingussie High School

Plockton High School

Mallaig High School

Ullapool High School

Millburn Academy

Drummond School

St Clement's School

St Duthus School

Schools in Highland: common questions

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