This study investigated the analysis of human resource practices of school principals in Nsukka Education Zone, Enugu State, Nigeria. A descriptive research design was adopted. Four research questions and one null hypothesis guided the study. Stratified random sampling technique was adopted for selecting the sample involved and a total of 480 respondents were drawn. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire titled: HRMPAQ (Human Resource Management Practices Analysis Questionnaire). Mean ratings and z-test were used in answering the research questions and testing the null hypothesis respectively. The findings of the study revealed that the principals do not employ the system of inter-class competition to improve the professional growth of teachers among others.The recommendations include that administration of secondary schools should be handled by experts based on educational qualifications and proven integrity in the field of educational administration among others.