Schools in Arvidsjaur municipality
11 active school units in Arvidsjaur, Norrbottens län. The three most common school forms: 4 compulsory school, 4 preschool, 2 adapted compulsory school (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Arvidsjaur has 11 schools with an average merit value of 213, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 70.5% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Arvidsjaur
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 15 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (213) is 15.5 points below the national average (228.5).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -7.5 percentage points over the measurement period.
- Schools perform on average -7 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (67.7%) is 5.6 percentage points below the national average.
Key metrics — Arvidsjaur municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Arvidsjaur municipality has 11 schools with an average merit value of 213 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Arvidsjaur underperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Arvidsjaur over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 15 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has decreased by 7.5 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 25,166 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 11 schools in Arvidsjaur
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Arvidsjaurs kommun | 13 | 16.3% |
| Fridhemsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | Arvidsjaurs kommun | 180 | 64.4% |
| NYBORGS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Arvidsjaurs kommun | 124 | 29.9% |
| Parkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Arvidsjaurs kommun | 20 | — |
| Ringelskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | Arvidsjaurs kommun | 200 | 68% |
| Sandbackaskolan | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | Arvidsjaurs kommun | 260 | 68.2% |
| Sandbackaskolan, komvux | Adult education | Arvidsjaurs kommun | — | — |
| Sandbackaskolan, SFI | Adult education | Arvidsjaurs kommun | — | — |
| SKOGSBACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Arvidsjaurs kommun | 50 | 32.1% |
| STORTORGETS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Arvidsjaurs kommun | 54 | 27.1% |
| Tallbackaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Arvidsjaurs kommun | 170 | 81.5% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Arvidsjaur (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Arvidsjaur, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Costs — compulsory school
Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Arvidsjaur.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Arvidsjaur.
Source: Skolverket, Kolada.
SALSA — merit value vs prerequisites ⓘModel computedThis value is calculated using a statistical model.This affectsSALSA score (municipality)SALSA is model-based and does not explain the full variation in school outcomes.Read more →Read more about the method →
SALSA compares schools' actual results with model-calculated values based on pupil composition. A positive residual = better results than expected. School year 2024/25. SALSA measures relative performance — not absolute school quality. The model explains approx. 53% of variation.
| School | Actual | Model | Residual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridhemsskolan | 213 | 220 | -7.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridhemsskolan | Arvidsjaurs kommun | 213 | -7.0 | 64.4% | 180 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Arvidsjaur (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Safety and study environment
School survey results for schools in Arvidsjaur
Municipal average — safety and study environment
Average results from the national school survey in Arvidsjaur, based on 5 schools with survey data.
NKI trend over time (Guardians)
Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Arvidsjaur municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.
Schools ranked by safety
Schools in Arvidsjaur sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.
▲ Highest safety
▼ Lowest safety
Safety per school in Arvidsjaur
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Arvidsjaur (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Arvidsjaur going on to higher education.
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Arvidsjaur (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Adult education
Komvux and SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Komvux (adult education)
Key metrics for municipal adult education in Arvidsjaur (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Arvidsjaur (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Arvidsjaur
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Arvidsjaur (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Arvidsjaur (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Arvidsjaur (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2024).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Arvidsjaur (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Arvidsjaur (2023).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Arvidsjaur with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.
Source: Kolada. The forecast is indicative and based on linear regression.
Cost-effectiveness
Comparison between cost per pupil and achieved school results (merit value year 9) in Arvidsjaur.
Arvidsjaur achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.
Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.
Peer municipalities
Compare Arvidsjaur with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Arvidsjaur compared with 7 statistically similar municipalities. Colour coding: better / average / worse than peer average (±3%).
| Municipality | Merit value | Qual. teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs | SALSA score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvidsjaur you | 213 | 67.7% | 150,409 SEK | 78.4% | -7.0 |
| Älvsbyn | 218.3 | 72.5% | 149,546 SEK | 70.4% | +8.0 |
| Boden | 214.7 | 63.7% | 137,700 SEK | 67.9% | -9.2 |
| Kalix | 204.4 | 72.8% | 162,223 SEK | 70.6% | -19.5 |
| Haparanda | 196.2 | 61.1% | 149,797 SEK | 55.8% | -18.0 |
| Piteå | 216.9 | 76.1% | 135,599 SEK | 80.2% | -10.2 |
| Luleå | 229 | 78.9% | 142,338 SEK | 70.8% | -12.3 |
| Jokkmokk | 214.5 | 61.7% | 182,751 SEK | 51.3% | +13.0 |
| Peer average | 213.4 | 69.5% | 151,422 SEK | 66.7% | -6.9 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Norrbottens län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Rural municipality
Benchmark vs SCB group C8
Arvidsjaur belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Rural municipality: municipality with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area and low commuting. Here is how Arvidsjaur compares to the 40 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Arvidsjaur belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Rural municipality: municipality with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area and low commuting. 40 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvidsjaur | 213 | 67.7% | 150,409 SEK | 78.4% |
| Arvika | 213.8 | 73% | 158,016 SEK | 71.9% |
| Bengtsfors | 213.2 | 70.8% | 174,380 SEK | 73% |
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 67.7% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% |
| Dals-Ed | 225.9 | 82.1% | 170,292 SEK | 73.7% |
| Dorotea | 233.7 | 60.7% | 220,403 SEK | 81.5% |
| Filipstad | 208.9 | 65.1% | 154,997 SEK | 60% |
| Gislaved | 208.3 | 66.5% | 144,536 SEK | 57.6% |
| Gällivare | 218.4 | 45.4% | 166,697 SEK | 68.7% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Arvidsjaur
- How many schools are there in Arvidsjaur?
- Arvidsjaur municipality has 11 active school units: 4 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 11 are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 1,071 pupils attend schools in Arvidsjaur.
- What are the merit values in Arvidsjaur?
- The average year-9 merit value in Arvidsjaur is 213 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Fridhemsskolan with 213 points.
- Which school in Arvidsjaur has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Tallbackaskolan has the highest share of qualified teachers in Arvidsjaur at 81.5%. The municipal average is 70.5%.
- How much does a school place cost in Arvidsjaur?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Arvidsjaur is 150,409 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 140,374 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Arvidsjaur?
- Student health services in Arvidsjaur cost 4,605 SEK per pupil (2024). 71.9% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 62.8%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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