Plockton High School and Primary School locator. Picture: James MackenzieTwo Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by the Times today. Plockton High School skyrocketed from the 224th position in 2024 to 26 in 2025 — becoming the overall highest-ranking secondary school in the region, and the second most improved in the country. Thurso High School was among the most improved schools in the ranking. The worst performing schools according to the league tables, on a total of 359 schools across Scotland, were Kinlochbervie High School (354th), Kilchuimen Academy (343rd) and Kinlochleven High School (342nd).

Source: The Times April 27, 2025 19:16 UTC