New school rankings based on 2026 national secondary school exam results highlight persistent inequalities between students and different geographical territories. Schools in Northern districts continue to hold the highest average grades in national examinations.
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The National Federation of Education (FNE) criticized the use of national exam rankings as a primary indicator of school quality. The federation argues that these rankings ignore critical factors like student socioeconomic contexts, available resources, and teacher stability, advocating instead for a more holistic evaluation that accounts for school inclusion and success relative to student profiles.
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