Schools in Vaggeryd municipality
32 active school units in Vaggeryd, Jönköpings län. Most common school forms: 17 preschool, 12 compulsory school, 10 after-school care (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Key metrics — Vaggeryd municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Vaggeryd (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Vaggeryd, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2024).
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 Vaggeryd.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Vaggeryd (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fågelforsskolan 7-9 | 214 | 218 | -3.0 |
| Hjortsjöskolan 7-9 | 186 | 215 | -29.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fågelforsskolan 7-9 | Vaggeryds kommun | 214.5 | -3.0 | 70.7% | 250 |
| Hjortsjöskolan 7-9 | Vaggeryds kommun | 186.2 | -29.0 | 70.5% | 320 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Vaggeryd (2024).
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 Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Vaggeryd going on to higher education (2022).
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Vaggeryd (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 Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Vaggeryd
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Vaggeryd (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 Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: SCB — EU poverty threshold (60% of median) and weighted DeSO medians.
Demographics and population
Population, households and migration patterns
Demographics
Population data for Vaggeryd (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Pupils/teacher | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaggeryd | — | 200.4 | 58.1% | 10.9 | 32 |
| Gnosjö | 24.9 km | 225.6 | 57.8% | 10.7 | 21 |
| Sävsjö | 32.1 km | 220.5 | 58.1% | 9.9 | 25 |
| Värnamo | 34.2 km | 223.3 | 54.5% | 12 | 67 |
| Jönköping | 38.7 km | 215.3 | 64.3% | 11.9 | 217 |
| Nässjö | 39 km | 216.8 | 47.4% | 11.2 | 59 |
| Gislaved | 42 km | 215.3 | 52.5% | 10.5 | 57 |
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Vaggeryd (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Vaggeryd (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Vaggeryd. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.
Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.
Housing and infrastructure
Housing and infrastructure indicators for Vaggeryd.
Trends — economy and housing
Economic development (2020–2025).
Society, culture and environment
Safety, culture and sustainability
Crime and safety
Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Vaggeryd (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Vaggeryd (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Vaggeryd (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Vaggeryd (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2021–2023).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Vaggeryd 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 Vaggeryd.
Vaggeryd 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 Vaggeryd with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Vaggeryd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaggeryd you | 200.4 | 70.6% | 142,531 SEK | 72.5% | -16.0 |
| Gislaved | 208.3 | 63.6% | 144,536 SEK | 57.6% | +0.8 |
| Mullsjö | 203.9 | 79.8% | 140,087 SEK | 54.7% | -17.0 |
| Sävsjö | 212.3 | 63.3% | 139,283 SEK | 69.4% | +3.5 |
| Tranås | 215.3 | 74.3% | 154,151 SEK | 71.1% | -5.0 |
| Nässjö | 214.4 | 66.3% | 155,962 SEK | 63.2% | -3.0 |
| Vetlanda | 205.3 | 60.5% | 144,674 SEK | 72.3% | -12.0 |
| Eksjö | 217.9 | 64.6% | 151,682 SEK | 71.1% | -10.0 |
| Peer average | 211.1 | 67.5% | 147,196 SEK | 65.6% | -6.1 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Jönköpings län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Lågpendlingskommun nära större stad
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Vaggeryd belongs to SCB municipality group B5 — Lågpendlingskommun nära större stad: kommun där mindre än 40% av nattbefolkningen pendlar till en större stad. 35 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaggeryd | 200.4 | 70.6% | 142,531 SEK | 72.5% |
| Askersund | 203.2 | 72.2% | 174,613 SEK | 63.9% |
| Berg | 203.9 | 59.5% | 217,446 SEK | 72% |
| Boden | 214.7 | 63.5% | 134,274 SEK | 67.9% |
| Bräcke | 220.2 | 63.8% | 197,073 SEK | 67.7% |
| Enköping | 217.8 | 81.3% | 127,150 SEK | 68.2% |
| Finspång | 214.6 | 66.4% | 142,045 SEK | 74.3% |
| Flen | 219.3 | 51.1% | 163,424 SEK | 63.5% |
| Herrljunga | 211 | 67.8% | 151,340 SEK | 58.6% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 32 schools in Vaggeryd
| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Merit value | Qualified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÅVIKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 94 | — | 53% |
| BONDSTORPS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 22 | — | 17.7% |
| Bondstorps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vaggeryds kommun | 10 | — | 67.9% |
| BULLERBYNS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 102 | — | 54.2% |
| BYARUMS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 46 | — | 43.5% |
| Byarums skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vaggeryds kommun | 30 | — | 78% |
| FÅGELFORS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 35 | — | 36.4% |
| Fågelforsskolan 7-9 | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | Vaggeryds kommun | 250 | 214.5 | 70.7% |
| Fågelforsskolan F-6 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vaggeryds kommun | 170 | — | 62.5% |
| Fenix Gymnasium 1 | Upper secondary school | Vaggeryds kommun | 270 | — | 89.3% |
| Fenix Vux 1 | Adult education | Vaggeryds kommun | — | — | — |
| FÖRSKOLAN FRAMTIDEN | Preschool | Förskolan Framtiden | 28 | — | 39.7% |
| FÖRSKOLAN VÄXTHUSET | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 81 | — | 65.3% |
| Götafors skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vaggeryds kommun | 130 | — | 90.5% |
| GULLBÄCKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 48 | — | 47.7% |
| Hjortsjöskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | Vaggeryds kommun | 290 | — | 56.5% |
| Hjortsjöskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | Vaggeryds kommun | 320 | 186.2 | 70.5% |
| HOKS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 42 | — | 40% |
| Hoks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vaggeryds kommun | 100 | — | 74.8% |
| KLEVSHULTS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 15 | — | 0% |
| Klevshults skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vaggeryds kommun | 10 | — | 69.8% |
| LYCKORNAS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Lyckornas Förskola | 45 | — | 52.5% |
| NYCKELPIGANS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 43 | — | 39.5% |
| Östra skolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vaggeryds kommun | 130 | — | 80.8% |
| SLÄTTENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 92 | — | 37.6% |
| SÖDRA PARKS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 25 | — | 78.5% |
| Sörgårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vaggeryds kommun | 210 | — | 82.9% |
| SVENARUMS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 26 | — | 78% |
| TALLBACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaggeryds kommun | 33 | — | 43.3% |
| Tofthagaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Tofthaga förskola och skola ekonomisk förening | 70 | — | 74% |
| TOFTHAGASKOLAN | Preschool | Tofthaga Förskola Och Skola Ekonomisk Förening | 43 | — | 46.7% |
| Vaggeryds kommun central insamlingsenhet | Vaggeryds kommun | — | — | — |
Common questions about schools in Vaggeryd
- How many schools are there in Vaggeryd?
- Vaggeryd municipality has 32 active school units: 12 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 28 are municipal and 4 are independent. A total of 2,810 pupils attend schools in Vaggeryd.
- What are the merit values in Vaggeryd?
- The average year-9 merit value in Vaggeryd is 200.4 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Fågelforsskolan 7-9 with 214.5 points.
- Which school in Vaggeryd has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Götafors skola has the highest share of qualified teachers in Vaggeryd at 90.5%. The municipal average is 58.1%.
- How much does a school place cost in Vaggeryd?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Vaggeryd is 142,531 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 136,524 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Vaggeryd?
- Student health services in Vaggeryd cost 4,836 SEK per pupil (2024). 69.5% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 72.8%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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