Distance to School and Students’ Mathematics Achievement in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State

This research investigated the impact of distance to school and students' mathematics achievement in Ethiope East Local Government Area (L.G.A) of Delta State.The study formulated one research question and corresponding null hypotheses to guide its exploration.Employing a correlational research design, the sample comprised 300 secondary school students selected from ten public schools in Ethiope East LGA of Delta State.Stratified random sampling and simple random sampling techniques were utilized to ensure a balanced representation, with 150 male and 150 female students included in the study.Data collection involved administering a questionnaire to gather pertinent information from the students, while the first-term examination scores in mathematics were obtained from school records.Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were employed to analyze the data.The findings indicated that the distance to school had a significant influence on secondary school students' mathematics performance in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.Consequently, the study recommended that the government should prioritize investment in rural education infrastructure, particularly in areas where students have to travel long distances to access schools.This includes building new schools, improving road networks, and providing transportation subsidies for students.