We’ve taken a look at the best performing state high schools in East Lothian, according to the latest data. Each school has been measured on the percentage of pupils who received the Scottish Government’s educational “gold standard” of five Highers, or their equivalent, in 2022 – based on data published by the Scottish Government on its website.
Exam league tables do not rank schools from ‘best to worst’, as they do not take into account factors such as teaching quality, the number of pupils with special educational needs or whether the school serves a disadvantaged area.
The Scottish Government says presenting exam performance figures in league tables is “misleading” because it overlooks such aspects, but the Evening News has published them here to provide parents with important information they can consider alongside inspection reports and other ways to assess the quality of local schools.
A Government spokesperson said: “We recognise that there needs to be a more consistent and coherent approach to tackling any unwanted variation in performance which is why the Scottish Government is working in partnership with Education Scotland, COSLA and ADES to develop a joint approach to improving educational outcomes and experiences for children and young people.”
Take a look through our picture gallery to see East Lothian’s high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results.
1. East Lothian high schools ranked
Take a look through our photo gallery to see East Lothian’s high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results. Photo: Third Party
2. North Berwick High School
Rank within East Lothian: 1. Rank within Scotland: 54. % pupils passing 5 or more Highers: 51%. Photo: Third Party
3. Knox Academy
Rank within East Lothian: 2. Rank within Scotland: 167. % pupils passing 5 or more Highers: 37%. Photo: Third Party
4. Dunbar Grammar School
Rank within East Lothian: 3. Rank within Scotland: 178. % pupils passing 5 or more Highers: 35%. Photo: Third Party