Schools in Markaryd municipality
19 active school units in Markaryd, Kronobergs län. The three most common school forms: 7 compulsory school, 7 preschool, 5 after-school care (+4 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Markaryd has 19 schools with an average merit value of 198.8, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 68.6% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Markaryd
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (200) is 28.5 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 17.4 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average -8 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (66.3%) is 7 percentage points below the national average.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +5 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Markaryd municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Markaryd municipality has 19 schools with an average merit value of 198.8 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Markaryd underperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Markaryd over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 17.4 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has increased by 5 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 21,679 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 19 schools in Markaryd
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassade skolan Strömsnäsbruk | Adapted compulsory school | Markaryds kommun | — | — |
| Gymnasieskolan | Upper secondary school | Markaryds kommun | 330 | 92.1% |
| HAGA | Preschool | Markaryds kommun | 73 | 47% |
| Hagaskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | Markaryds kommun | 170 | 66.2% |
| Höjdenskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Markaryds kommun | 130 | 71.8% |
| Huneskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | Markaryds kommun | 210 | 67.9% |
| JÄRVEN | Preschool | Markaryds kommun | 50 | 50.5% |
| KARLAVAGNEN | Preschool | Markaryds kommun | 79 | 41.8% |
| Lärcentrum | Adult education | Markaryds kommun | — | — |
| Lärcentrum Anpassad utbildning | Adult education | Markaryds kommun | — | — |
| Lärcentrum SFI | Adult education | Markaryds kommun | — | — |
| LYCKOSKOGEN | Preschool | Markaryds kommun | 65 | 48.2% |
| Strömsnässkolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | Markaryds kommun | 120 | 66% |
| Strömsnässkolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Markaryds kommun | 160 | 71.4% |
| TIMSFORS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Markaryds kommun | 26 | 57.3% |
| Timsfors skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Markaryds kommun | 110 | 57.7% |
| TRANAN | Preschool | Markaryds kommun | 34 | 62% |
| TRARYDS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Markaryds kommun | 34 | 22.6% |
| Traryds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Markaryds kommun | 60 | 55.6% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Markaryd (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 Markaryd, 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 Markaryd.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Markaryd (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huneskolan 7-9 | 204 | 209 | -5.0 |
| Strömsnässkolan 7-9 | 193 | 204 | -11.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huneskolan 7-9 | Markaryds kommun | 204.1 | -5.0 | 67.9% | 210 |
| Strömsnässkolan 7-9 | Markaryds kommun | 193.4 | -11.0 | 66% | 120 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Markaryd (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Markaryd (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Markaryd 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 Markaryd (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 Markaryd (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Markaryd (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Markaryd
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Markaryd (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Markaryd (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Markaryd (2025).
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 Markaryd (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Markaryd (2024).
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 Markaryd 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 Markaryd.
Markaryd 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 Markaryd with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Markaryd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markaryd you | 200 | 66.3% | 152,518 SEK | 63.1% | -8.0 |
| Tingsryd | 201.7 | 63.1% | 154,382 SEK | 70.5% | -12.0 |
| Alvesta | 209.3 | 68.3% | 142,053 SEK | 65.1% | -10.7 |
| Uppvidinge | 213.4 | 58.7% | 149,424 SEK | 60.7% | +7.0 |
| Älmhult | 218.4 | 67.8% | 163,539 SEK | 55.6% | +4.0 |
| Ljungby | 209.5 | 76.4% | 151,979 SEK | 65.7% | -8.3 |
| Växjö | 228.3 | 78.2% | 147,090 SEK | 70.2% | -2.3 |
| Lessebo | 231.2 | 71.9% | 173,876 SEK | 58.6% | +22.0 |
| Peer average | 216 | 69.2% | 154,620 SEK | 63.8% | -0.0 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Kronobergs län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a smaller town
Benchmark vs SCB group C7
Markaryd belongs to SCB municipality group C7 — Commuting municipality near a smaller town: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a smaller town. Here is how Markaryd compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Markaryd belongs to SCB municipality group C7 — Commuting municipality near a smaller town: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a smaller town. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markaryd | 200 | 66.3% | 152,518 SEK | 63.1% |
| Arboga | 226.7 | 72.1% | 138,550 SEK | 58.2% |
| Boxholm | 224.5 | 79.6% | 164,524 SEK | 67.9% |
| Bromölla | 203 | 75.2% | 145,712 SEK | 67.9% |
| Degerfors | 209.1 | 76.1% | 139,707 SEK | 49.5% |
| Eksjö | 217.9 | 65.4% | 151,682 SEK | 71.1% |
| Emmaboda | 216.4 | 77.7% | 181,122 SEK | 64.3% |
| Essunga | 177.6 | 69.3% | 162,716 SEK | 81.3% |
| Fagersta | 206.3 | 56% | 146,282 SEK | 54.1% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Markaryd
- How many schools are there in Markaryd?
- Markaryd municipality has 19 active school units: 7 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 19 are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 1,651 pupils attend schools in Markaryd.
- What are the merit values in Markaryd?
- The average year-9 merit value in Markaryd is 198.8 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Huneskolan 7-9 with 204.1 points.
- Which school in Markaryd has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Gymnasieskolan has the highest share of qualified teachers in Markaryd at 92.1%. The municipal average is 68.6%.
- How much does a school place cost in Markaryd?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Markaryd is 152,518 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 145,698 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Markaryd?
- Student health services in Markaryd cost 5,493 SEK per pupil (2024). 66.4% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 34.2%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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