Which is the best lower-secondary school in Värnamo?

Apladalsskolan ranks highest among lower-secondary schools in Värnamo with a Skolkoll score of 54/100 (2024/25). Runner-up is Gröndalsskolan with a Skolkoll score of 47/100.

How many lower-secondary schools are there in Värnamo?

Värnamo has 4 lower-secondary schools (schools offering years 7–9), of which 4 have published a Year 9 final-grade score. The municipality average is 223.3 points, 4.4 points below the national average of 227.7 points.

How do lower-secondary schools in Värnamo compare with the national average?

The average Year 9 final-grade score in Värnamo is 223.3 points, compared with a national average of 227.7 points — 4.4 points below the national average.

What is the difference between compulsory school and lower-secondary school?

Compulsory school (grundskola) is the full mandatory Swedish school system from reception class through Year 9. Lower-secondary (högstadium) is the last three years — Years 7–9. A lower-secondary school is a compulsory school that offers Years 7–9, either as part of a reception-class-to-9 unit (F-9) or as a stand-alone 7-9 school.

Best lower-secondary schools in Värnamo 2024/25

Compare the 4 lower-secondary schools (years 7–9) in Värnamo ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 223.3 points (4.4 points below the national average). Data from Skolverket.

How we ranked

The list contains compulsory schools in Värnamo 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

4 schools are included. 4 have a displayed Skolkoll score; 0 have no displayed score because the sample or data coverage is too small.

Filter: Compulsory schools in Värnamo 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: 1 rows have 4-5 real score dimensions, 3 have 2-3, 0 have 1, 0 have 0 or unknown. Average: 3.3 of 5 dimensions.
Sources: Skolverket, Swedish Schools Inspectorate, Statistics Sweden, Kolada and SALSA where available. SALSA year: 2024/25.
Latest data year: 2024/25

Top 4 lower-secondary schools in Värnamo

Top 4 lower-secondary schools in Värnamo ranked by Skolkoll score (0–100, higher = better, descending sort).
#	School	Skolkoll score	Year 9 score	SALSA deviation	Cert. teachers	Pupils	Type
1	Apladalsskolan	Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average.	222.1	+1.0	81%	440	Municipal
2	Gröndalsskolan	Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average.	226.0	-5.0	72%	450	Municipal
3	Bors skola	Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average.	226.7	+21.0	49%	180	Municipal
4	Forshedaskolan	Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average.	218.4	-6.0	65%	200	Municipal

Värnamo vs national average

Lower-secondary schools in Värnamo have an average Year 9 final-grade score of 223.3 points, which is 4.4 points below the national average (227.7 points).

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Source: Skolverket. The final-grade score is the average Year 9 grade points, 2024/25. The SALSA deviation refers to 2024/25.