This study evaluates the secondary school systems in Ghana, focusing on their cost-effectiveness through a panel data analysis. A panel data analysis approach will be employed, utilising a cross-sectional time-series design to examine trends over multiple years within different schools. Econometric techniques such as fixed effects models will be applied to control for unobserved heterogeneity across schools. The preliminary findings suggest that there is significant variation in cost-effectiveness among the different regions and types of schools, with some institutions showing higher efficiency ratios than others. This study provides valuable insights into how financial resources can be better allocated within Ghana's secondary school system to enhance educational outcomes. Based on the findings, recommendations include focusing resource allocation in areas where cost-effectiveness is notably lower and considering innovative teaching methods that have shown promise in improving student performance. The empirical specification follows Y=₀+^ X+, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.
Adjei et al. (Mon,) studied this question.