Which is the best lower-secondary school in Halmstad?

Eketånga Montessoriskola ranks highest among lower-secondary schools in Halmstad with a Skolkoll score of 71/100 (2025/26). Runner-up is Gullbrandstorpsskolan F-9 with a Skolkoll score of 65/100.

How many lower-secondary schools are there in Halmstad?

Halmstad has 18 lower-secondary schools (schools offering years 7–9), of which 14 have published a Year 9 final-grade score. The municipality average is 231.2 points, 3.6 points above the national average of 227.6 points.

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

The average Year 9 final-grade score in Halmstad is 231.2 points, compared with a national average of 227.6 points — 3.6 points above 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 Halmstad

Compare the 14 lower-secondary schools (years 7–9) in Halmstad ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 231.2 points (3.6 points above the national average). Data from Skolverket.

How we ranked

The list contains compulsory schools in Halmstad 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

14 schools are included. 14 have a displayed Skolkoll score; 0 have no displayed score because the sample or data coverage is too small.

Filter: Compulsory schools in Halmstad 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: 3 rows have 4-5 real score dimensions, 11 have 2-3, 0 have 1, 0 have 0 or unknown. Average: 3.2 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 Halmstad

Top 10 lower-secondary schools in Halmstad ranked by Skolkoll score (0–100, higher = better, descending sort).
#	School	Skolkoll score	Year 9 score	SALSA deviation	Cert. teachers	Pupils	Type
1	Eketånga Montessoriskola	Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index.	284.5	+18.0	79%	220	Independent
2	Gullbrandstorpsskolan F-9	Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index.	255.4	+3.0	83%	450	Municipal
3	Kärlekens skola 4-9	Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index.	237.7	No data	83%	550	Municipal
4	Internationella Engelska Skolan Halmstad	Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index.	250.9	+1.0	No data	560	Independent
5	Söndrumsskolan 2-9	Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index.	241.4	-14.0	80%	740	Municipal
6	Furulundsskolan 7-9	Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index.	210.2	No data	83%	230	Municipal
7	Vallåsskolan F-9	Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index.	206.6	No data	82%	620	Municipal
8	Wallbergsskolan	Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index.	230.9	-19.0	65%	210	Independent
9	Vittra Halmstad	Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index.	234.6	-15.0	59%	280	Independent
10	Ranagårdsskolan F-9	Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index.	230.7	No data	65%	520	Municipal

Showing top 10 of 14 lower-secondary schools with a Year 9 score in Halmstad.See all schools →

Halmstad vs national average

Lower-secondary schools in Halmstad have an average Year 9 final-grade score of 231.2 points, which is 3.6 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.