Over 20 Govt schools in Kupwara record pass percentage below 50

Kupwara, May 21: Several government schools across north Kashmir's Kupwara district have recorded awful performance in the recently declared results of class 10th and 12th, much to the disappointment of parents. Many schools have not been able to record even fifty percent result, sparking discussions about the quality of education being provided to the student in these institutions.

In the class 10th results, Government High School Nagsari Kalaroose performed the worst, with only 4 out of 42 students passed the examination, registering a pass percentage of just 9.52 percent. Other schools with poor performance include Government High School Hangnikot with a mere 13.33 pass percentage.

A total of 15 candidates appeared in the examination from High School Hangnikot and only two managed to pass. Similarly, Government Boys High School Renan attained just 14.29 percent result with a total of 7 candidates appeared in the examination, of them only 1 passed the examination raising serious concern about the quality of education inculcated to students here.

The schools which fell in the 20-30 percent range include Government Higher Secondary School Panzgam where only 19 students could pass the examination of total 85, showing a dismal performance of 22.35 pass percentage. The other school which falls into this category happens to be Government Higher Secondary School Wadipora which registered 25.53 percent result. A total of 59 students had appeared from here but only 15 managed to pass the examination.

Several schools remained hovering just below the 50 percent mark. Government Higher Secondary School Kutlari Mawer recorded a result of 35.48 percentage with only 11 were declared pass of 31 total students. Government Boys Higher Secondary School Ashpora Qaziabad registered a pass percentage of 38.24 with 13 passed the examination out of 34. From Government Higher Secondary School Kukroosa, a total of 57 candidates appeared but only 22 could pass the examination with a pass percentage of 38.60. A total of 57 candidates from Government Boys High School Gushie appeared in the examination but 21 could only pass with a pass percentage of 36.84. Government Higher Secondary School Warson recorded a pass percentage of 40.26 with 31 students passed the examination of total 77 appeared. Government High School Nowgam Mawer could register 40.54 percent result.

A total of 37 candidates appeared in the examination from here but 15 could pass. Government Boys High School Kona Gabra in border town Karnah has achieved a pass percentage of 41.67 with 24 total candidates appeared from the school but only 10 could pass.

Government Boys High School Rangpath has got 42.11 percent result with 19 students appeared in the examination from here and interestingly only 8 qualified the exam. Government Boys High School Kuligam and Government High School Baghballa both achieved 43.33 percent result. A total of 60 students from BHS Kuligam appeared in the exam, however only 26 passed, similarly 30 students from HS Baghballa appeared in the exam and 13 passed.

Government Boys High School Diver remained at 43.86 percent with 25 students managed to pass of total 57 appeared. A total of 41 students appeared from Government Boys High School Mundian Keran but 18 passed the examination making it 43.90 percent for the institution. Other schools in this range include Government Boys Higher Secondary School Tarathpora where a total of 56 students appeared in the 10th class examination but surprisingly only 26 passed the exam. One of the premier High School in Gagal Lolab area of Kupwara managed to achieve a result of 47.06 with 51 total candidates appeared in the examination from here but only 24 could pass. Similarly a total of 31 candidates from Government Girls High School Chogal appeared in the exam and only 15 could pass. Likewise 19 students from Government Boys High School Chandigam passed the exam out of total 39 making the overall pass percentage of 48.72.

The result of the 12th class was also not satisfactory in six government higher secondary schools recording pass percentages below 50 percent. Government Boys Higher Secondary School Keran had 63 students appear, with 24 passing, yielding a pass percentage of 38.10. Government Boys Higher Secondary School Behnipora saw 58 candidates appear and 23 pass, recording a pass rate of 39.66. Government Boys Higher Secondary School Haril had 70 students appear and 28 pass, with a pass percentage of 40.00. Government Higher Secondary School Panzgam had the highest number of candidates at 206, with 84 passing, resulting in a 40.78 pass rate. Government Boys Higher Secondary School Qalamabad recorded 165 students, 74 of whom passed, giving a pass percentage of 44.85. Lastly, Government Boys Higher Secondary School Warpora Magam had 50 candidates and 23 passes, with a pass percentage of 46.00.

The poor performance of these schools has triggered widespread concern among parents who are now demanding a thorough probe into the matter. "The result of these schools must be an eye opener for the authorities at the helm of affairs. The teachers of these schools must be made accountable only then they can achieve better results in future," Altaf Hussain Zargar, a local from Handwara told Greater Kashmir. "The students cannot be blamed alone. Unless the system is broken and there is lack of accountability, the desired results cannot be achieved. I believe that there is no regular monitoring; otherwise a good number of schools across the district cannot perform so low. The government must intervene seriously if they want to secure the future of our children," said Mehraj Ganie, a PhD scholar and a youth activist from Wadipora Handwara.