The publication’s annual secondary schools league table for Scotland is based on the percentage of pupils achieving the “gold standard” of five highers in the past two years.
A full, searchable performance table for all Scottish state secondary schools can be viewed on The Times website.
Speaking about the rankings, David McCann, deputy editor of The Times and Sunday Times Scotland, said: “By publishing this information in an accessible and fully searchable guide, we seek to empower parents with information around the performance of their local schools.”
Take a look at our photo gallery to see how 11 West Lothian state secondary schools compare against each other, and where they rank on a national level.

1. West Lothian's 11 best state secondary schools
Take a look at our allery to see how 11 West Lothian state secondary schools compare against each other. Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pixabay

2. Linlithgow Academy
Rank for West Lothian: 1st. Overall rank for Scotland: 10th. Photo: Third Party

3. St Margaret's Academy
Rank for West Lothian: 2nd. Overall rank for Scotland: 29th. Photo: Third Party

4. West Calder High School
Rank for West Lothian: 3rd. Overall rank for Scotland: 33rd. Photo: Third Party