Every year, the Ministry of National Education unveils the overall results of middle and high schools in the Alpes-Maritimes. These figures do not fully reflect the reality of an institution, as many qualitative criteria are not taken into account, but they allow families to have a fairly broad view of the educational dynamics in the Alpes-Maritimes department.
The data published this Friday, April 3, 2026, by the Ministry of National Education offers a precise overview of the performance of middle and high schools in the Alpes-Maritimes. It is important to keep in mind that these figures remain raw data. No ranking is intentionally established on our part. The purpose is simply to present the results as they are reported nationally. This information does not summarize the quality of an institution. The school climate, the options offered, the diversity of educational projects, or the state of the infrastructure are not included in these tables, due to a lack of homogeneous data on these subjects. However, the results of the brevet and the baccalaureate allow for the identification of trends and useful benchmarks for families when making an orientation choice.
Strong results in the brevet in the Alpes-Maritimes
Several private middle schools in the department boast very high success rates in the brevet. In Nice, several private structures achieve a 100% success rate. The average written scores remain high, often above 13 or 14 out of 20. These results reflect regular preparation and strong continuity in internal learning paths. The progression rates from sixth to ninth grade frequently exceed 90%, which confirms stability in numbers and constant student tracking.
In Valbonne, the International School presents a maximum success rate. The average written score remains high, placing the establishment among the most performing public structures in the department. The internal progression rate reaches a level comparable to many private institutions, showing a solid dynamic in the public sector.
In Roquefort-les-Pins, the Césa school shows a significant success rate. The average written score is in a range close to that observed in several private middle schools. The internal progression rate exceeds 95%, reflecting strong continuity in pathways and regular student presence until the end of the cycle.
Other private establishments in Cannes (Stanislas), Grasse (Fenelon) or Antibes (Mont Saint Jean and Saint Philippe Neri) also present high results. The success rates reach 99 or 100%, with written scores that remain above 13 out of 20. The internal progression rates range between 88 and 95%, showing stable trajectories and regular preparation.
These raw data highlight a group of establishments, both public and private, that stand out with high results in the brevet. In the department, 47 establishments in the Alpes-Maritimes achieve better than 90% success rate in the middle school brevet.
The numbers from high schools in the Alpes-Maritimes
The department’s high schools show high rates of honors in the baccalaureate. Several private schools in Nice, Cannes, Grasse, or Antibes exceed 85%. Some reach rates close to 90%. These figures demonstrate the ability to guide students towards solid results, with a significant proportion of honors.
In Valbonne, the International School shows a very high honors rate. The success rate reaches 99%, placing the institution among the most performing public structures in the department. The progression rate from tenth grade to the baccalaureate exceeds 90%, reflecting strong continuity in the paths and coherence in guidance.
Simone Veil High School, also located in Valbonne, presents a significant honors rate (78%). The internal progression rate exceeds 90%, confirming stability in the pathways offered to students.Masséna High School, in Nice, displays a high honors rate (76%) and a very consistent internal progression rate (93%). These data demonstrate the ability to maintain a constant level in a historic downtown institution.
Several private high schools in the department also show high honors rates. In Cannes (Sainte Marie: 93% and Stanislas: 87%). In Nice, several private structures range between 81 and 89% like Sasserno, Saint Barthelemy, and Don Bosco. These results reflect a strong presence of the private sector in high honors rates, with internal trajectories sometimes more selective, sometimes more continuous depending on the institutions.
The progression rates from the tenth grade to the baccalaureate vary depending on the structures. Some private high schools show lower rates, around 84 to 87%, which may reflect more frequent orientation choices. Other establishments, public or private, exceed 90%, indicating strong continuity in pathways.
As a reminder, these raw data do not constitute a ranking. They offer a benchmark, among others, to understand local dynamics. The quality of a high school is not limited to an honors rate. Educational projects, options, specific pathways, or the internal atmosphere play a major role, without appearing in national tables.
