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Schools in Krokom municipality

41 active school units in Krokom, Jämtlands län. The three most common school forms: 19 preschool, 16 compulsory school, 14 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Krokom has 41 schools with an average merit value of 214.7, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 66.3% (below the national average of 73.3%).

41 schools 3,054 pupils 66.3% qualified teachers Growing municipality (+0.7%)

Summary — Krokom

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Krokom municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

41 Active schools 36 municipal, 5 independent
3,054 Total pupils 16 compulsory, 3 upper secondary
214.7 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 3 schools (national avg: 228.5)
66.3% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
151,264 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2024 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
10.2 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.4 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.2)

Krokom municipality has 41 schools with an average merit value of 214.7 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Krokom underperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Krokom compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
4/7 Merit value
3/7 Qual. teachers
2/7 Cost/pupil

All 41 schools in Krokom

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
Änge F-6 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 100 54.8%
ÄNGE FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 28 55.2%
Änge skola 7-9 Compulsory school Krokoms kommun 130 60.3%
Ås skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 470 64.4%
Aspås skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 80 61.5%
ASPENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 39 44.1%
BJÄKERDALENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 17 66.7%
BYGDEGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 29 20%
Cederbergsskolan F-9 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 80 64.2%
Dille Gård Naturbruksgymnasium Upper secondary school Dille Gård AB 150 70.5%
DROPPEN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 35 38.2%
DUNGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 34 16.7%
Dvärsätts skola Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 110 84.7%
FAXGÄRDETS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 81 28.4%
FJÄRILENS FÖRSKOLA KROKOM Preschool Krokoms kommun 98 35.4%
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JORDGUBBEN Preschool Föräldrakooperativet Jordgubben Ek För 10 —
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET LILLSTUGU I ASPÅS EKONOMISK FÖRENING Preschool Föräldrakooperativet Lillstugu I Aspås Ek För 18 25.7%
FÖRSKOLAN HJÄRTAT Preschool Anso Förskola AB 34 2.2%
GRÖNÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 31 0%
HOVGLÄNTANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 79 66.7%
Hovs skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 30 —
Jämtlands Gymn, Torsta Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school Jämtlands Gymnasieförbund 150 84.3%
Jämtlands Gymn, Wången Upper secondary school Jämtlands Gymnasieförbund 60 —
JUNIBACKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 30 45.5%
KAXÅS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 30 34.4%
Kaxås skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 40 —
Komvux, SFI Adult education Krokoms kommun — —
Krokoms komvux Adult education Krokoms kommun — —
Krokoms som anpassad utbildning Adult education Krokoms kommun — —
Kvarnbackskolan Hissmoskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 170 71.5%
Laxsjö skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 30 52%
Näldenskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 160 58%
Nyhedens skola Compulsory school Krokoms kommun 220 65.8%
PRÄSTKRAGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 42 50.6%
Rödöns skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 90 63.1%
SÅNGHUSVALLENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 84 52.6%
Sånghusvallens skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 170 77.7%
SOLSTRÅLENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Solens Strålar AB 18 1%
Trångsvikens skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 50 62%
TULLERÅSEN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Krokoms kommun 17 —
Valsjöbyns skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Krokoms kommun 10 —

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

217.5 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
65% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
151,264 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
74.2% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Krokom (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
217.5 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 215.2)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Passing all subjects year 9
74.2%
Passing mathematics
86.3%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
67%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
51.7%
Parents with post-secondary education
67.6%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
65% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 62.4 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Pupils per teacher
10.9

Source: Kolada.

Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution

Staff stability

Teacher workforce stability in Krokom, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.

Qualified teachers (2025)
65% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↓ Declining (-1.5 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 60.6% (linear extrapolation, -1.0 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).

Compulsory school pupils
1,995
Municipal / independent share
94.5% / 5.5%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
151,264 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 177,739.8 SEK)
Municipal school cost
141,478 SEK/pupil
Teaching
86,265 SEK/pupil
Premises
23,842 SEK/pupil
Student health
6,400 SEK/pupil
School meals
11,160 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
3,635 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Krokom.

Student health (compulsory)
6,400 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
52%
Easy to access help, year 8
47.7%
Safety at school
78.4%
Study environment (studiero)
33.5%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Krokom (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
13.5%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
7.7%
Swedish as a second language
1.9%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
100%
Passed SvA, year 9
63.6%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
2.3%

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.

-10.5 Average residual (merit value) for 3 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↓ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: -8.0 2024/25: -10.5
School Actual Model Residual
Änge skola 7-9 235 221 +14.0
Cederbergsskolan F-9 203 210 -8.0
Nyhedens skola 206 230 -24.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 3 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Änge skola 7-9 Krokoms kommun 235.4 +14.0 60.3% 130
Nyhedens skola Krokoms kommun 206 -24.0 65.8% 220
Cederbergsskolan F-9 Krokoms kommun 202.7 -8.0 64.2% 80

School ranking — Krokom

All 3 compulsory schools with merit value, sorted by year-9 merit value. The SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given its pupils' background.

School Merit value SALSA residual Certified teachers Pupils
Änge skola 7-9 235.4 +14.0 60.3% 130
Nyhedens skola 206 -24.0 65.8% 220
Cederbergsskolan F-9 202.7 -8.0 64.2% 80

SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given pupil background. Positive (green) = better than expected, negative (red) = below expected. Source: Skolverket, 2024/25.

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Krokom (2025).

Number of pupils
24
Share of compulsory school pupils
1.1%
Cost per pupil
962,882 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
4.4

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 → unchanged
2020: 218.5 p 2025: 217.5 p
Qualified teachers ↓ -2.3%
2020: 66.5 % 2025: 65 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +10.9%
2020: 136,347 SEK 2024: 151,264 SEK
Number of pupils ↑ +1.4%
2020: 1,967 2025: 1,995
Independent share ↑ +19.6%
2020: 4.6 % 2025: 5.5 %
Pupils per teacher ↑ +4.8%
2020: 10.4 2025: 10.9
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +37.4%
2020: 4,658 SEK 2024: 6,400 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↑ +1.6%
2023: 51.2 % 2025: 52 %
Student health yr 8 ↑ +16.1%
2023: 41.1 % 2025: 47.7 %
Safety ↓ -5.1%
2023: 82.6 % 2025: 78.4 %

Safety and study environment

School survey results for schools in Krokom

Municipal average — safety and study environment

Average results from the national school survey in Krokom, based on 19 schools with survey data.

77.1% Safety (national: 78.3%)
56% Study environment (national: 56.2%)

NKI trend over time (Pupils year 8)

Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Krokom municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.

6.2 2023 5.4 2025
Falling (-0.8 on 0–10)

Schools ranked by safety

Schools in Krokom sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.

▲ Highest safety

#1 Jämtlands Gymn, Torsta 83% US yr 2 #2 Jämtlands Gymn, Wången 83% US yr 2 #3 Dille Gård Naturbruksgymnasium 82% US yr 2

▼ Lowest safety

#19 Änge skola 7-9 76% yr 8 #18 Änge F-6 76% yr 8 #17 Ås skola 76% yr 8

Safety per school in Krokom

Jämtlands Gymn, Torsta 83 Jämtlands Gymn, Wången 83 Dille Gård Naturbruksgymnasium 82 Aspås skola 76 Cederbergsskolan F-9 76 Dvärsätts skola 76 Hovs skola 76 Kaxås skola 76 Kvarnbackskolan Hissmoskolan 76 Laxsjö skola 76 Nyhedens skola 76 Näldenskolan 76 Rödöns skola 76 Sånghusvallens skola 76 Trångsvikens skola 76 Valsjöbyns skola 76 Ås skola 76 Änge F-6 76 Änge skola 7-9 76

National avg safety: 78.3% — green = above national avg, red = below.

Source: Swedish Schools Inspectorate — School Survey

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Krokom (2024).

Upper-secondary pupils
689
Graduating within 3 years
72.9% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
50.2% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
65.4% (national avg: 82 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
150,115 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
14.5 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
7.9
Withdrawn study support
6.4%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
11%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
79.6%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2024).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +23%
2020: 122,064 SEK 2024: 150,115 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↑ +19.9%
2020: 60.8 % 2025: 72.9 %
Qualified teachers US ↓ -17.4%
2020: 79.2 % 2025: 65.4 %
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↑ +11.3%
2020: 45.1 % 2025: 50.2 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Krokom going on to higher education.

University eligibility (all)
50.2% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
78.3% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
21.8% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
72.9% (national avg: 71.3 %)

Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.

Pupil forecast

Population forecast for school-age children in Krokom (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
674
Ages 16–18 (2030)
612 (-9.2%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
2,185
Ages 6–15 (2030)
2,116 (-3.2%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
906
Total school age (2035)
3,465

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 Krokom (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
158
Cost per FTE student
45,673 SEK/year
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
83.7%
Net cost basic adult edu.
31 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
19 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Krokom

Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.

Enrolled children
787
Preschool units
22 (17 municipal, 5 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
87.7% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
14.3 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
11.4 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
5.1 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
41.3% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
40% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Krokom (2024).

Cost per child
61,580 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
995
Children per FTE
19.7 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
41.7% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
64.2% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
90.2% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Krokom (2025).

Children in pedagogical care
21
Share of children 1–5
2.7%
Cost per enrolled child
136,722 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Krokom (2025).

Open preschool units
1
Open preschool FTEs
2

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2024).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +22.4%
2020: 50,310 SEK 2024: 61,580 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +12.2%
2020: 57.2 % 2025: 64.2 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

Health indicators for children and young people in Krokom (2024).

Mental health issues, children/youth
12.9%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Krokom (2024).

Initiated child investigations
69.5 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
15.2 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
4,666 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

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Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Krokom (2025).

Total population
15,795
Population change
0.7%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
891
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
2,009
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
697
Higher education 25–64
29.8%
Foreign-born 20–64
10.3%
16–24 not in work/education
5.4%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Krokom (2024).

Single without children
36.5%
Single with children
5.9%
Couple without children
26%
Couple with children
25.7%
Other households
5.7%
Total number of households
6,977

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3%).

Municipality Distance Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Pupils
Krokom you — 214.7 66.3% 151,264 SEK 3,054
Östersund 28.4 km 227.3 68.6% 143,615 SEK 12,940
Åre 54.6 km 226.3 75.3% 171,904 SEK 2,223
Berg 68.1 km 201.8 61.7% 217,446 SEK 867
Bräcke 79.9 km 223.9 59.8% 197,847 SEK 856
Strömsund 84.6 km 207.4 51.2% 186,117 SEK 1,682
Ragunda 97.3 km 202.5 43.7% 180,514 SEK 762
Neighbour avg. 214.9 60% 182,907 SEK 3,222
Merit value year 9
Östersund
227.3
Åre
226.3
Bräcke
223.9
Krokom
214.7
Strömsund
207.4
Ragunda
202.5
Berg
201.8
Qualified teachers
Åre
75.3%
Östersund
68.6%
Krokom
66.3%
Berg
61.7%
Bräcke
59.8%
Strömsund
51.2%
Ragunda
43.7%

Source: Skolverket & Kolada. Municipalities selected by geographic distance.

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Krokom (2025).

Newly arrived received
1.1 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
14 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
73.2%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↑ +16.7%
2020: 0.6 % 2025: 0.7 %
Youth not in work/edu. → unchanged
2020: 5.4 % 2024: 5.4 %
Newly arrived ↓ -50%
2020: 2.2 2025: 1.1

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Krokom (2025).

Municipal tax rate
22.2%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
33.9%
Tax base
248,657 SEK/capita
Annual result
146 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
0.2%
Solidity
27.1%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

Economic assistance (social benefits) in Krokom (2024).

Assistance households
1.5 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
3.4%
Assistance months (avg)
34.7
Net cost economic assistance
872 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

Cost of learning tools in Krokom. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.

Learning tools, compulsory school
3,635 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Krokom.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
15.6%
Completed dwellings
1.4 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
94.8%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
84.9%
Rental
14.3%
Cooperative
4%
Owner-occupied
80%
Cars in traffic
9,447

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate → unchanged
2020: 22.2 % 2025: 22.2 %
Economic assistance ↓ -37.5%
2020: 2.4 2024: 1.5
Overcrowding ↓ -8.8%
2020: 17.1 % 2025: 15.6 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Krokom (2025).

Reported crimes (total)
5,751 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
597 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
19 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
299 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Krokom (2024).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
7,753 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
0.7

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

Sick leave among municipal employees in Krokom (2025). Relevant for understanding teacher recruitment and retention.

Total sick leave
10%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
55.1% of total
Sick leave <30 years
10.5%
Sick leave 30–49 years
9.5%
Sick leave >49 years
10.5%
Stress-related sick leave
0.9% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

Key metrics for the music and culture school in Krokom (2024).

Share of pupils 6–19
10.9%
Number of pupils
340
Average pupil fee
847 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
303 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Krokom (2024).

Loans per capita
6 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
5.2 per capita
Active borrowers
21.8%
Media allocation
623 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Krokom (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
3.9 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
19.5%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↓ -13.5%
2020: 12.6 % 2024: 10.9 %
Reported crimes ↓ -12.4%
2020: 6,562.3 2025: 5,750.6
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +76.7%
2020: 7.3 % 2024: 12.9 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -9.3%
2020: 4.3 t 2023: 3.9 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +27.1%
2020: 66.8 % 2024: 84.9 %
Total sick leave ↑ +13.6%
2020: 8.8 % 2025: 10 %
Stress-related cases ↑ +125%
2020: 0.4 % 2024: 0.9 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↑ +10.5%
2020: 143 2024: 158
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +1.1%
2020: 45,165 SEK 2024: 45,673 SEK
Passing upper sec. level ↓ -4.1%
2020: 87.3 % 2024: 83.7 %
SFI course D pass rate → unchanged
2020: 100 % 2024: 100 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Krokom with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.

2020 66.5%
2025 (latest) 65%
Forecast 2027 60.6% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 62.4%
National avg 73.3%

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 Krokom.

Cost per pupil
151,264 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
217.5 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.4 (national avg: 1.6)

Krokom 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 Krokom with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Krokom 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
Krokom you 217.5 65% 151,264 SEK 72.9% -10.5
Östersund 227.7 66% 143,615 SEK 66.3% -6.2
Härjedalen 228.4 63.4% 173,212 SEK 69% +8.3
Åre 227.5 73% 171,904 SEK 71.1% +2.0
Bräcke 220.2 72.8% 197,847 SEK 67.7% +1.5
Strömsund 201.6 50.3% 186,117 SEK 67.7% -12.0
Ragunda 194.4 47.7% 180,514 SEK 63% -18.5
Berg 203.9 61.2% 217,446 SEK 72% -5.5
Peer average 214.8 62.1% 181,522 SEK 68.1% -4.3

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
ÖstersundHärjedalenÅreBräckeStrömsund
Qualified teachers 2020–2025
ÖstersundHärjedalenÅreBräckeStrömsund
Cost/pupil 2020–2025
ÖstersundHärjedalenÅreBräckeStrömsund
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
ÖstersundHärjedalenÅreBräckeStrömsund

Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Jämtlands län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a larger city

Benchmark vs SCB group B4

Krokom belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. Here is how Krokom compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.

Krokom vs SCB group B4 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Krokom Group median
Merit value 217.5 (median: 212.5)
57th
Qualified teachers 65 (median: 72.7)
9th
Students/teacher 10.9 (median: 11.4)
67th
Cost/pupil 151264.1 (median: 146870.9)
34th
Graduating 3 yrs 72.9 (median: 69.7)
71th
All subjects passed 74.2 (median: 65.3)
84th
✅ Above group median for merit value
✅ Above group median for students/teacher
✅ Above group median for graduating 3 yrs
✅ Above group median for all subjects passed

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Krokom belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Krokom 217.5 65% 151,264 SEK 72.9%
Alvesta 209.3 68.3% 142,053 SEK 65.1%
Aneby 223.6 64.3% 141,549 SEK 72%
Bjurholm 196.6 75.8% 169,648 SEK 79.2%
Bjuv 190 63% 151,037 SEK 64.3%
Eslöv 224.3 79.1% 140,361 SEK 69.4%
Forshaga 210.4 75.8% 137,783 SEK 72.3%
Färgelanda 200.5 65.6% 173,809 SEK 72.3%
Gagnef 213.4 64% 149,864 SEK 77.9%

Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool

Common questions about schools in Krokom

How many schools are there in Krokom?
Krokom municipality has 41 active school units: 16 compulsory schools and 3 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 36 are municipal and 5 are independent. A total of 3,054 pupils attend schools in Krokom.
What are the merit values in Krokom?
The average year-9 merit value in Krokom is 214.7 points (based on 3 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Änge skola 7-9 with 235.4 points.
Which school in Krokom has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Dvärsätts skola has the highest share of qualified teachers in Krokom at 84.7%. The municipal average is 66.3%.
How much does a school place cost in Krokom?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Krokom is 151,264 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 141,478 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Krokom?
Student health services in Krokom cost 6,400 SEK per pupil (2024). 52% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 47.7%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
— = data not available from source.

National comparison

See how Krokom municipality compares in a national perspective.

Municipality map — colour by merit value, teacher certification, etc. Municipality ranking — where does Krokom place? SALSA map — does the municipality perform above or below expectations? Cost-effectiveness — cost per pupil vs. school results

Timeline — school events in Krokom

  1. FÖRSKOLAN HJÄRTAT: Renamed from Förskola 551901 to FÖRSKOLAN HJÄRTAT

  2. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JORDGUBBEN: Renamed from Förskola 461728 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JORDGUBBEN

  3. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET LILLSTUGU I ASPÅS EKONOMISK FÖRENING: Renamed from Förskola 711333 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET LILLSTUGU I ASPÅS EKONOMISK FÖRENING

  4. FÖRSKOLAN HJÄRTAT: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN HJÄRTAT to Förskola 551901

  5. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JORDGUBBEN: Renamed from FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JORDGUBBEN to Förskola 461728

  6. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JORDGUBBEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV

  7. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET LILLSTUGU I ASPÅS EKONOMISK FÖRENING: Renamed from FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET LILLSTUGU I ASPÅS EKONOMISK FÖRENING to Förskola 711333

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