Okidi Jacqueline AberGloria LamaroNicholas Gregory Okello2025-08-062025-08-062025Aber, O. J., Lamaro, G. & Okello, N. G. (2025). Management of Students’ Discipline and Academic Performance in Schools. East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 8(2), 593-619. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajass.8.2.32872707-4285https://doi.org/10.37284/2707-4285http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14270/582includes illustrationsThis study examined the management of students’ discipline and its relationship with academic performance in secondary schools in Gulu Municipality. The objectives were to assess the level of discipline management, determine academic performance levels, and explore the correlation between discipline management and academic outcomes. A cross-sectional correlational survey design was employed, utilising both quantitative and qualitative methods. A sample of 384 respondents (188 students and 186 teachers) was randomly selected from 10 secondary schools. Data collection tools included self-developed questionnaires, document analysis, and interviews. Data analysis involved ANOVA, mean scores, and Spearman’s rank-order correlation. Results revealed a high level of discipline management but low academic performance. No significant relationship was found between discipline management and academic performance. The low academic achievement may be influenced by factors such as students’ and parents’ socio-economic and financial status. The study suggests that existing disciplinary strategies effectively address indiscipline but recommends revisiting and enhancing policies and interventions to improve academic outcomes across all education levels in the municipality.enStudent DisciplineAcademic PerformanceSecondary SchoolsArticle