These are the best performing state high schools in Inverclyde, according to the latest exam data available just released by the Scottish Government.
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 – based on data published by the Scottish Government on its own website.
The top performing school in Inverclyde this year in terms of academic attainment was Clydeview Academy - which was ranked as the 78th best performing high school in Scotland.
These Higher result tables do not reflect schools or rank them in terms of ‘best to worst’ as that would fail to take into account factors such as the support offered to children with complex needs, the effort and quality of the teaching staff, working conditions for said staff, quality of the student experience, the funding the school receives from Inverclyde Council, or whether or not the school is serving an underprivileged and disadvantaged area within the local authority.
Throughout our coverage, we use ‘Highers’ as a term to mean both Highers and equivalent qualifications at SCQF level 6 and above, such as Skills for Work Higher awards.
5. Port Glasgow High School
Port Glasgow High School saw 33% of pupils gain a minimum of five or more Higher qualifications. It ranks 203rd in Scotland and fifth in Inverclyde. | Google Maps
6. Inverclyde Academy
Inverclyde Academy ranked as the sixth best performing secondary school in Inverclyde and 267th in Scotland. Overall. 27% of their pupils achieved at least five Highers. | Google Maps