AP Ranked No. 1 in the Nation - But It's Not Good

Andhra Pradesh has earned the top spot in India for the highest number of single-teacher schools; and it’s not a proud distinction.

According to official data, the state has 12,912 single-teacher schools, where just one teacher is responsible for handling all classes and subjects.

India currently has 104,125 single-teacher schools, a number that raises serious concerns about the state of primary education, especially in rural and tribal areas.

Andhra Pradesh is followed by Uttar Pradesh with 9,508 schools and Jharkhand with 9,172. Readmore!

Single-teacher schools represent a critical structural weakness in India’s education system.

In these institutions, one teacher often manages multiple grades, teaches several subjects, and is frequently burdened with non-academic administrative work.

Experts warn that this shortage of teachers has a direct impact on learning outcomes, leaving children in rural regions at a disadvantage compared to their urban peers.

The data has sparked renewed calls for the state and central governments to urgently fill teaching vacancies, improve infrastructure, and ensure quality education for all.