These are the best performing state high schools in South Lanarkshire, according to the latest data available.
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 own website.
Four schools in South Lanarkshire make up the top 100 performing secondary schools in Scotland with Strathaven Academy being included in the top 25 schools in the country ranking as 21st.
You can find the full list of Glasgow secondary school rankings here.
5. Biggar High School
Biggar High School just miss out on the top 100 along with a number of other secondary schools. 43% of pupils will gain a minimum of five Highers. | Google Maps
6. Uddingston Grammar School
Along with Biggar High School, Uddingston Grammar’s pupils leave school with five or more Highers. | Google Maps
7. Carluke High School
Carluke High Schools sees 42% of pupils achieve at least five Highers before leaving school. | Google Maps
8. Hamilton Grammar School
Hamilton Grammar School sees 41% of pupils gain a minimum of five Higher qualifications. | Google Maps