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Best Schools in Cross River by JAMB UTME Performance (2025/2026)

Cross River State, anchored by Calabar, has a moderate educational sector with strong federal and mission schools. The state's cultural emphasis on education drives competitive JAMB results among top-performing schools.

Independent analysis: This is a SchoolRegistry NG JAMB performance index, not an official government ranking. Rankings are based on public and submitted school signals and should be verified before admission decisions.

Top 3 JAMB Schools in Cross River

#School NameTown/CityAvg UTME BandAdmissionSourceTrendFee Band
1Federal Government College CalabarCalabar200-219MediumSchool SubmissionStable<₦300k/yr
2Holy Child College CalabarCalabar200-219MediumSchool SubmissionStable<₦300k/yr
3Hope Waddell Training InstitutionCalabar200-219MediumSchool SubmissionStable<₦300k/yr

Cross River JAMB Performance at a Glance

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UTME Score Distribution

UTME Score Bands in Cross River

250+Elite0 (0%)
220-249Strong0 (0%)
200-219Competitive3 (100%)
Below 200Developing0 (0%)

3 schools analyzed

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3-Year Performance Trend

Are Cross River Schools Improving?

0

Improving

0% of schools

3

Stable

100% of schools

0

Declining

0% of schools

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School Ownership

Who Runs Top Schools in Cross River?

3

Schools

Private0 (0%)
Public/Federal1 (33%)
Mission2 (67%)
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Fee Distribution

What Do Top Schools in Cross River Cost?

Budget (<₦500K)

3 (100%)

Mid (₦500K–2M)

0 (0%)

Premium (₦2–5M)

0 (0%)

Elite (>₦5M)

0 (0%)

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Why These Schools Stand Out in JAMB

1. Federal Government College Calabar

Calabar · Boarding · Federal Unity · <₦300k/yr

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  • JAMB signal: 200-219; admission context: Medium.
  • Top Unity College in Cross River.
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

2. Holy Child College Calabar

Calabar · Day · Mission · <₦300k/yr

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  • JAMB signal: 200-219; admission context: Medium.
  • Historic Catholic girls' school with strong academic tradition.
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

3. Hope Waddell Training Institution

Calabar · Day & Boarding · Mission · <₦300k/yr

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  • JAMB signal: 200-219; admission context: Medium.
  • One of Nigeria's oldest secondary schools (founded 1895).
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

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