These are the best performing state high schools in East Ayrshire, 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 East Ayrshire make up the top 200 performing secondary schools in Scotland with Kilmarnock Academy ranking within the top 150 schools in Scotland.
You can find the full list of Glasgow secondary school rankings here.

1. Kilmarnock Academy
Topping the list for East Ayrshire is Kilmarnock Academy who rank as the 149th placed school in the country. 38% of pupils achieve a minimum of five Highers. | East Ayrshire Council

2. Grange Academy
Grange Academy which can also be found in Kilmarnock also sees 38% of pupils gain five or more Highers. | Google Maps

3. Stewarton Academy
Stewarton Academy sees 36% of pupils achieve a minimum of five Higher qualifications. | Google Maps

4. St Joseph’s Academy
St Joseph’s Academy in Kilmarnock joins Stewarton Acadmey as seeing 36% of pupils gaining five or more Higher qualifications. | Google Maps
