Pupils across Scotland received their much-anticipated exam results yesterday (Tuesday, August 5) - with a 0.8 per cent rise in Higher passes.
That meant that students achieved grades A-C in 76.7 per cent of Highers, with pass rates also up in National 5s and Advanced Highers.
It was good news for Education Secretary Màiri McAllan, who only took on the role earlier this year, who said: “This is testament to the breadth and strength of Scotland’s education system, the professionalism of our teachers and school staff and the hard work of our young people.”
However, the percentage of pupils passing their Highers varies considerably between council areas, with East Renfrewshire having the highest pass rate of 87.1 per cent and Moray having the lowest at 69.5 per cent - a difference of 17.6 per cent.
Here are the 10 best performing council areas for Higher pass rates.
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9. Shetland
The Shetland Islands, with their sole town of Lerwick have a 77.2 per cent Higher pass rate, putting them joint ninth in Scotland.
10. Dumfries and Galloway
Also scoring a 77.2 per cent Higher pss rate is Dumfries and Galloway Council - including the town of Dumfries. That completes our list of the best performing council areas in Scotland when it comes to Higher exam results. | Canva/Getty Images