ABSTRACT
This study explores the complex interplay between socioeconomic variables and students' academic performance in Egor Local Government Area, Edo State. The study intends to shed light on how factors including parental income, educational attainment, employment status, and access to educational resources affect pupils' academic success in this area. This research investigates the many aspects of socioeconomic effect on academic achievement using a quantitative method approach, giving readers a thorough understanding of students' difficulties and possibilities. The populations of this study were all the teachers and students from six selected schools, of which three were public and three were private schools in Egor Local Government Area, Edo State. The public schools conveniently selected were Federal Government Girls College, Adolor College and Uwelu secondary school. Meanwhile, the selected private schools were Enina group of schools, Hill Top comprehensive school and UBTH staff school. The population of the selected schools was approximately four thousand, three hundred and thirteen (4313)while the sample size of the study was 400 research participants. The study utilized the structured questionnaire as the instrument of data collection. The study also utilized the quantitative method of data collection. The results of the study were analyzed with the use of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (23.0) programme and the result were presented using tables and charts. The results of the study show that socioeconomic variables have an enormous effect on how well students do in school. Parental income has been identified as an important factor, with higher-income households frequently producing superior academic results because they have more access to educational resources and a conducive learning environment. The importance of parental involvement and knowledgeable advice is further shown by the favourable correlation between parental education levels and students' performance. Parental occupation also stands up as a significant influence, with skilled and professional jobs encouraging a culture of learning at home and better access to academic help. In contrast, students from families with low-paying or uncertain occupations have financial challenges that might impede their academic advancement.It has been discovered that access to educational materials, such as textbooks, technology, and the Internet, is crucial in determining academic achievement. Students who have sufficient access to these materials have enhanced capacities for independent learning and research. The need for Egor Local Government Area to overcome socioeconomic inequalities in its educational system is highlighted by these findings. Distributing resources fairly, implementing targeted financial assistance programs, promoting parental education, and establishing community-based support systems are all recommended. Additionally, minimizing the impact of socioeconomic determinants on academic achievement requires investing in teacher development and school-based interventions.
