The state is second in the EU, only behind Croatia.
Nine in 10 secondary school students are now completing the Leaving Cert.
Figures from the latest school retention report shows Meath had the highest retention rate, while Roscommon had the lowest.
The Department of Education says the figures are strong overall, with the state having the second highest retention rate in the EU behind Croatia.
Guidance Counsellor, Mullingar's Betty McLaughlin says very few people aren't sitting their state exams:
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