Full list: States with highest education quality in Nigeria 2026

• A brand-new ranking positioned FCT Abuja at the top of Nigeria’s education quality index with a rating of 62.1 out of 100
• The ranking utilized adult literacy rate, net enrolment rate, pupil-teacher ratio, school density, and test efficiency to score each state
• South-West states controlled the leading 12, inhabiting 4 of the 6 greatest positions behind Abuja and Lagos

Legit.ng reporter Adekunle Dada has more than 8 years of experience covering standard and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide.

FCT, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja has actually become Nigeria’s highest-ranked state for education quality in 2026, according to a brand-new index released by Statisense and NigeriaPolls.

The FCT scored 62.1 out of a possible 100 points in the ranking.

The index ranked 12 states utilizing 5 indications: adult literacy rate, net enrolment rate, pupil-teacher ratio, school density, and assessment efficiency.

Lagos can be found in 2nd with a rating of 58.4, followed by Oyo at 55.2, Osun at 54.8, and Ekiti at 53.1. Ogun settled the leading 6 with 52.7.

This was revealed by StatiSense by means of its X page on Saturday, October 10, 2026/

South-West states control Nigeria Education Quality ranking

The South-West geopolitical zone put 4 states in the leading 6 positions, with Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ogun all including plainly. Anambra, representing the South-East, came seventh with 51.9 points.

Rivers scored 51.2 to take 8th location, followed by Delta at 50.8 and Akwa Ibom at 50.1. Enugu positioned 11th with 49.5, while Cross River closed the list at 48.9.

How Nigerians reacted to the education ranking

The information drew broad responses on social networks. @KemisolaAdekun1 stated the supremacy of South-West states was not unexpected, composing:

“Unarguably!! SW boasts of the best universities in Nigeria as well as FGCs, Teaching Hospitals, Polytechnics, etc. This is without considering the level of exposure amongst its people.”

@shodekeGbenga connected the area’s efficiency to historic policy, composing:

“Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s legacy continues to live on.”

@EduBeyondHL advised a useful technique to the numbers:

“This rating will be more important if we can translate it to solving domestic problems in each state. Data are not just figures; they are solutions to problems.”

Not everybody accepted the outcomes without concern. @Ozonwayo1 challenged Abuja’s leading position, asking:

“Which quality education dey Abuja, this FCT abi e get another one??”

@yomiakinsola applauded management in 2 zones while raising an issue:

“Kudos to Wike! Kudos to Southwest leadership! What is happening to my dear Ondo State!” Ondo was not amongst the 12 states noted in the index.

@Samgreatly required more comprehensive financial investment, composing:

“All regions in Nigeria need to invest more in education.”

@Dericktolu highlighted Akwa Ibom’s efficiency:

“Akwa Ibom is so underrated.. Those people impress me a lot.”

Tinubu’s minister applauded over Nigeria’s instructional strides

Legit.ng Reported that academic stakeholders applauded Tunji Alausa for driving significant reforms throughout Nigeria’s education sector.

The Ministry broadened technical and employment education while minimizing knowing expenses through brand-new policy instructions.

Polytechnic empowerment, the ASUU 2025 arrangement and examination stability procedures reinforced international competitiveness.

Checking by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng