Lycée Comte de Foix Ranks 21st in France's Public High Schools
The school in Prada Motxilla scored 18.1/20 on Ministry of Education indicators, topping Pyrénées-Orientales and outperforming nearby rivals, though it placed 128th overall including privates.
Key Points
- Lycée Comte de Foix in Prada Motxilla ranks 21st among France's 1,470 public high schools per Le Figaro.
- Scored 18.1/20 on Ministry of Education's IVAL indicators, topping Pyrénées-Orientales.
- Outperformed nearby rivals like Pierre du Terrail (22nd) and Vaugelas (23rd).
- 128th overall including 643 private schools; Parisian schools lead top spots.
The Lycée Comte de Foix in Prada Motxilla has placed 21st among France's 1,470 public high schools in *Le Figaro*'s annual ranking. Directed by Olivier Salvan, the school earned 18.1 out of 20 points based on the French Ministry of Education's IVAL indicators from its Directorate for Assessment, Forecasting and Performance.
These indicators assess baccalauréat pass rates, the proportion of students receiving distinctions, progression from earlier years through to graduation, and value added according to pupil profiles. The Lycée Comte de Foix outperformed nearby schools such as Pierre du Terrail in Pontcharra and Vaugelas in Chambéry, which ranked 22nd and 23rd with identical scores.
In *Le Figaro*'s combined list of 643 private schools and public ones, the lycée dropped to 128th nationwide but held the top spot among institutions in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. Parisian schools dominated the overall standings, led by the public Lycée Louis Le Grand, followed by the private Jeannine Manuel and Notre-Dame de Sion.
The ranking highlights the school's strong performance in the French public system, particularly as a Cerdanya institution serving Andorran and cross-border students.
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