{"id":12239,"date":"2026-10-01T09:11:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T09:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=12239"},"modified":"2026-10-01T09:11:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T09:11:41","slug":"neco-2026-results-top-performing-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/neco-2026-results-top-performing-states\/","title":{"rendered":"NECO 2026 Results: Top 10 Best Performing States"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 NECO 2026 results top performing states<\/strong> have been released, and the data reveals impressive regional achievements across Nigeria’s education landscape. Abia State recorded the highest performance rate at 81.78%<\/a>, leading a list of states where students excelled in the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination. These results matter because they show where educational investments are paying off\u2014and where students like you have access to quality teaching and resources.<\/p>\n\n

Which States Topped the NECO 2026 Results?<\/h2>\n\n

According to the official NECO 2026 SSCE performance data<\/a>, a total of 1,371,992 candidates sat for the examination nationwide. However, the performance varied significantly across states. When examining candidates who obtained five credits and above\u2014including the crucial English Language and Mathematics requirement needed for university admission\u2014the top 10 states emerged clearly.<\/p>\n\n

Abia leads the pack, but here’s what’s interesting: Kano State recorded the highest absolute number of successful candidates<\/strong> with 74,413 students meeting the five-credit threshold with English and Maths, beating Lagos (72,496) and Oyo (55,543). This demonstrates that raw performance rates tell only part of the story.<\/p>\n\n

Top 10 NECO 2026 Performing States by Percentage<\/h2>\n\n
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  1. Abia State<\/strong> \u2013 81.78%<\/li>\n
  2. Ebonyi State<\/strong> \u2013 81.03%<\/li>\n
  3. Ekiti State<\/strong> \u2013 77.68%<\/li>\n
  4. Delta State<\/strong> \u2013 75.17%<\/li>\n
  5. Osun State<\/strong> \u2013 74.31%<\/li>\n
  6. Lagos State<\/strong> \u2013 74.15%<\/li>\n
  7. Oyo State<\/strong> \u2013 74.12%<\/li>\n
  8. Imo State<\/strong> \u2013 74.10%<\/li>\n
  9. Bayelsa State<\/strong> \u2013 73.92%<\/li>\n
  10. Ogun State<\/strong> \u2013 73.34%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

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    What These Results Mean for Your University Admission<\/h2>\n\n

    Here’s what matters most: according to JAMB’s 2026 guidelines<\/a>, you need at least five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics for 100-level degree programmes. Furthermore, Mathematics is mandatory for Science, Technology, and Social Science programmes. The states ranking highest are those where this standard is being consistently achieved by more students.<\/p>\n\n

    Therefore, these statistics tell a story of educational infrastructure, teacher quality, and government investment working together. States like Abia, Ebonyi, and Ekiti have demonstrated that deliberate policy focus on education yields results. Meanwhile, states like Kano show that sheer population combined with educational reforms can produce the highest absolute numbers of successful candidates\u2014something crucial to know if you’re planning your further education.<\/p>\n\n

    How to Use This Information<\/h2>\n\n

    If you’re writing your NECO exams soon or planning your post-secondary education, note these insights:<\/p>\n\n