Best lower-secondary schools in Kalmar
Compare the 11 lower-secondary schools (years 7–9) in Kalmar ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 229.6 points (2 points above the national average). Data from Skolverket.
How we ranked
The list contains compulsory schools in Kalmar that offer Years 7–9 (both F-9/1-9 units and stand-alone lower-secondary schools) and have published a Year 9 final-grade score. Schools are sorted on the Skolkoll score, the same 0–100 measure shown on school pages — it combines results, staffing, value-added, safety and resources. Where a dimension lacks school-specific data the neutral value 50 is used. The SALSA deviation is also shown separately as context. For compulsory schools, the SALSA residual is part of the value-added score dimension when available, but it is not a standalone quality grade.The Year 9 score, teacher certification and pupil counts are shown so you can read the ranking in context.
Note: "Best" here is a data-driven comparison based on public statistics — not necessarily the best school for your child. Location, pedagogical profile, well-being and pupil composition also matter. Read the full methodology →
Data coverage and sorting
11 schools are included. 11 have a displayed Skolkoll score; 0 have no displayed score because the sample or data coverage is too small.
- Filter
- Compulsory schools in Kalmar that offer Years 7-9 and have a published Year 9 final-grade score.
- Sorting
- Descending by Skolkoll score. Displayed ranks use rounded-score competition ranking so sub-point differences are not overstated.
- Score weights
- Results 30%, staff 25%, value-added/SALSA 20%, safety 15%, resources 10%. Missing school-specific dimensions use the neutral value 50.
- Coverage
- 0 rows have 4-5 real score dimensions, 11 have 2-3, 0 have 1, 0 have 0 or unknown. Average: 3 of 5 dimensions.
- Sources
- Skolverket, Swedish Schools Inspectorate, Statistics Sweden, Kolada and SALSA where available. SALSA year: 2024/25.
- Latest data year
- 2025/26
Top 10 lower-secondary schools in Kalmar
| # | School | Skolkoll score | Year 9 score | SALSA deviation | Cert. teachers | Pupils | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordic International School Kalmar | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. | 259.2 | +34.0 | No dataThe Swedish National Agency for Education has not published this value.No data — the Swedish National Agency for Education has not published this value. | 150 | Independent |
| 1 | Falkenbergsskolan | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. | 254.7 | +5.0 | 92% | 620 | Municipal |
| 3 | Södermöreskolan | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. | 238.7 | -11.0 | 93% | 250 | Municipal |
| 4 | Tallhagsskolan | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. | 230.3 | +0.0 | 87% | 540 | Municipal |
| 5 | Kalmar Waldorfskola | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. | 257.7 | No dataToo few students — the sample is too small to show a reliable value. | No dataThe Swedish National Agency for Education has not published this value.No data — the Swedish National Agency for Education has not published this value. | 60 | Independent |
| 5 | Lindsdalsskolorna | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. | 230.0 | +6.0 | 88% | 1020 | Municipal |
| 7 | Funkaboskolan | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. | 226.8 | -5.0 | 88% | 810 | Municipal |
| 8 | Södra skolan | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. | 246.9 | -2.0 | 72% | 370 | Independent |
| 9 | Smedbyskolan | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. | 194.1 | -10.0 | 87% | 530 | Municipal |
| 10 | Västra Skolan Kalmar | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. | 232.0 | -8.0 | 61% | 160 | Independent |
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Kalmar vs national average
Lower-secondary schools in Kalmar have an average Year 9 final-grade score of 229.6 points, which is 2 points above the national average (227.6 points).
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Source: Skolverket. The final-grade score is the average Year 9 grade points, 2025/26. The SALSA deviation refers to 2024/25.