
The overall dropout rate among ST students in Kerala is 0.67%, indicating very low attrition across all school types.
Government schools account for the highest enrolment (41,890) and slightly higher dropout rate (0.76%) compared to private aided (0.56%) and unaided schools (0.06%).
Wayanad has the highest number of ST students (25,393) and also shows the highest dropout percentage (1.08%) among districts.
Many districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, and Kasaragod, report almost zero dropout, reflecting strong retention efforts.
