New rankings for Ayrshire secondary schools have been released.
Largs Academy is rated as the best in the region with the North Ayrshire school ranked 33rd overall in Scotland, according to new data compiled by The Sunday Times.
North Ayrshire schools were among the top-performing in the region, with Arran High School the joint second-best school in the county.
Troon's Marr College joins Arran on joint second - joint 63rd in Scotland - but East Ayrshire Schools don't make the list.
There are 357 secondary schools in Scotland with the list featuring the top 100 across the country.
The guide, put together by The Sunday Times Parent Power team, ranks schools based on the proportion of pupils who achieve five or more National 5 passes and five or more Highers. They also look at the proportion gaining two or more Advanced Highers.
Jordanhill School, an all-through primary and secondary nonselective comprehensive in Glasgow, took the top spot in Scotland once again.
Top Ayrshire secondary schools
1 Largs Academy, Largs, North Ayrshire (33rd in Scotland)
2= Arran High School, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire (63rd in Scotland)
2= Marr College, Troon, South Ayrshire (63th in Scotland)
4 Prestwick Academy, Prestwick, South Ayrshire (70th in Scotland)
5 Kyle Academy, Ayr, South Ayrshire (76th in Scotland)
6 St Matthew's Academy, Saltcoats, North Ayrshire (84 in Scotland)
7 Belmont Academy, Ayr, South Ayrshire (93 in Scotland)
Helen Davies, editor of The Sunday Times Parent Power guide, says: "These have been a challenging few years for teachers, pupils and their parents, and the success of many in our league table is testament to the stamina and support shown by all concerned.
"It is also clear that more attention is being placed on wellbeing and mental health – from meditation rooms to counselling support, even therapy dogs – and schools are being proactive to bring about positive changes.
"League tables are not the only criteria a parent can use when choosing a school, but they are a good starting point. We want to celebrate excellence. We want to champion schools that are doing wonderful work."
The full rankings list is available here.
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