STUDENT ENROLMENT AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EFFICIENCY IN AKOKO NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE

Student enrollment in educational institutions is a complex process influenced by various factors, known as enrollment variables. These factors, including socioeconomic conditions, access to amenities, geographical considerations, government policies, cultural norms, parental involvement, language barriers, and economic efficiency, collectively shape the educational landscape and contribute to the intricate dynamics of enrollment. Therefore, this study investigated student enrollment and secondary school efficiency in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State. The research design for this study was descriptive research design of survey type. The population of the study comprised all students. Self-designed questionnaire titled Students Enrollment Questionnaire (SEQ) and proforma were used to collect data. Three research questions were raised and answered with percentage, mean and standard deviation while one hypothesis was formulated and tested with Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) at 0.05 level of significance. The result revealed a positive and statistically significant correlation between student enrollment and school efficiency (r-cal = 0.657, r-tab = 0.236, p < 0.05). The study concluded that various factors, such as location and socioeconomic conditions, significantly impact student enrollment. Additionally, the level of efficiency in Akoko North East was found to be low. Based on the findings, the study recommends that schools should be built in each community to make education more accessible to students, thereby improving enrollment rates and overall educational efficiency.