Education Quality Index 2026: FCT Leads as South-West States Dominate Top Rankings

The FCT ranked first on the 2026 Education Quality Index with 62.1 points, followed by Lagos with 58.4 points. Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ogun completed a strong showing for the South-West, taking third to sixth places respectively. Anambra ranked seventh, while Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Enugu and Cross River also made the top 12. The index is based on adult literacy, net enrolment, pupil-to-teacher ratio, school density and examination performance. Scores are measured on a scale of 0 to 100.

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