In an increasingly diversified educational landscape, adaptable curriculum development is critical to meeting the varying requirements of students. Traditional curriculum design approaches frequently lack the flexibility to suit individual student variances, resulting in disengagement and poor learning outcomes. Current approaches are mostly based on static evaluations and generic material delivery, and do not take advantage of the wealth of data accessible regarding student achievement and participation. This work provides a unique way for optimizing adaptive curriculum development using Light Gradient Boosting (LightGBM), a machine learning method known for its effectiveness and predictive capacity. By using real-time data analytics, the suggested system enables personalized learning pathways that dynamically alter content based on student progress and preferences. The overall methodology includes collecting data from several educational sources, pre-processing to guarantee quality, and using LightGBM for predictive modelling. The adaptive curriculum’s efficacy is evaluated using key measures such as pupil involvement, rate of retention, and academic performance. A series of case studies from various educational settings throughout the world are used to evaluate performance, comparing traditional curricula to an adaptive model constructed using LightGBM. Preliminary data show considerable gains in student outcomes, including greater engagement and achievement levels.