Dorotea

Dorotea ranks in the Top 25% nationally within the education domain, achieving a score of 62.8 based on data from 2024. The municipality's education system reflects significant expenditures, with the cost per pupil in the compulsory school (grades 1-9) placed at SEK 220,402.7, which is significantly above the national average of SEK 151,066.2. Despite these higher costs, assessments of educational quality reveal variances compared to national figures.

In the recent citizen survey regarding secondary education, only 48.6% of respondents in Dorotea felt that high schools function well in the municipality, which is significantly below the national average of 73.9%. Additionally, the percentage of children and young people experiencing mental health issues is notably higher in Dorotea at 13%, compared to the national average of 10.5%. These indicators suggest ongoing challenges in service delivery and youth wellbeing.

Students' feelings of safety within schools present a mixed picture; 64.3% of eighth-grade students reported feeling safe, which is notably below the average of 77.3% nationally. Furthermore, the quality of compulsory education is brought into question with 61.9% of participants in the citizen survey indicating that the primary school system works well, compared to the national average of 72.6%. The ratio of full-time teachers to students in grades 1-9 is also lower, with only 9 teachers per 10 students compared to the national average of 11, indicating potential resource constraints.

On a more positive note, Dorotea shows commendable results in specific subjects for ninth-grade students. For instance, 100% achieved the lowest passing grade (E) in chemistry, significantly above the national average of 87.8%. Similarly, 100% of students met the benchmark in biology, slightly outperforming the national norm of 89.5%. However, challenges persist in subjects like geography, where 78.1% achieved the passing grade, notably below the national average of 90.2%. Overall, while Dorotea stands out in some areas, there are areas to watch regarding overall schooling experiences and mental health among youth.