Roma pupils comprise around 10-12 % of all pupils. The majority study in Dobritch; in some schools in Kavarna, Tervel, and Balchik Roma pupils exceed 70 % of all pupils. Most of Roma in the region consider themselves of Turkish origin, with a tendency towards Roma self-identification. Roma children do not understand Roma language, and cannot use Roma textbooks. Roma with different origins stay in separate groups and do not communicate with other groups. Free food under coupon rationing is distributed in the schools, which increases class attendance. Usually girls would leave after the 8th grade because the parents believe their children might be "seduced."

1. Ct. Tervel - 2 schools > 70 %
2. Vl. Spasovo, PS "Iordan Iovkov" - 75 %
3. Dobrich > 70 %
4. Ct. Balchik > 70 %
5. Ct. Kavarna - 3 schools > 70 %
6. Dobrich Municipality - 13 schools > 70 %

Dobrich Regional Map
Bulgaria Regional Map