Moffat Academy was the highest in the area in Sunday Times top 100 list, ranked at 25th overall, which puts it in the top seven per cent of all secondaries in Scotland.
Acting head teacher Andrea Macfarlane, pictured, said: “Obviously I’m delighted that the hard work of our young people and staff is recognised in this way. However, these tables only measure one aspect of schooling and at Moffat Academy we pride ourselves on ensuring that all our young people receive a well rounded education. We focus not only on preparing them for national qualifications, but also for life beyond school.”
Other schools from the region featuring in the top 100 were Wallace Hall in joint 37th place; St Joseph’s at Dumfries at 40; Kirkcudbright Academy at 52; and Dalbeattie High School at 86.
