The purpose of this article is to present the results of research the subject of which has not been chosen randomly. The phenomenon of population decline has been in the centre of public attention for some time as this adverse tendency has been observed by demographers. The provinces with negative demographic prospects include Lubelskie province with Biała Podlaska district. Thus, it can be assumed that it is in the district’s best interests for the graduates of lower secondary schools to continue their education in the schools run by Biała Podlaska district. However, the question arises if all the graduates wish to continue their education in the schools located in the district. The analysis of the results of the research conducted in Biała Podlaska district in 2014 provides the answer to this question.