Jharkhand recorded a 0% primary school dropout rate in 2024–25, according to Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) data and a NITI Aayog report.
The primary dropout rate in Jharkhand declined from 6.41% in 2014–15 to 0% in 2024–25.
The upper primary dropout rate reduced from 7.42% to 1.7%, while the secondary dropout rate declined from 23.2% to 3.5%.
UDISE+ is the national database used for school education statistics in India.
Primary education in India generally covers Classes I to V, while upper primary covers Classes VI to VIII.
Jharkhand ranked fourth nationally in reducing secondary school dropout rates in 2024–25.