Puducherry is first, followed by Lakshadweep, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka. Delhi is ranked sixth.
The Educational Development Index is based on parameters such as access to schools, infrastructure availability in these, teacher availability and outcomes. The annual statistic is compiled as part of the District Information System for Education, covering 1.45 million schools over 662 districts.
The statistics show the national percentage of girls' enrolment from classes I to V down from 48.35 in 2011-12 to 48.36 in 2012-13 and 48.2 in 2013-14.