Shifting Cultivation is a type of cultivation in which fields are slashed, dried and burnt, prepared and grows various types of crops ranging from food grains to vegetables and fruits. The present study was carried out in the District of Noklak, Nagaland. Located far flung in the hilly region of Indo-Myanmar border, shifting cultivation is the most popular form of farming for the tribal households. The present study aims to uncover whether monetary income from shifting cultivation determines education expenditure of the familiesand the percentage share of school dropouts in private and government institution. The study revealed that out of the total students, 61% were enrolled in primary level, 18%, 9% and 12% in secondary, hr. secondary and college & above respectively. With respect to total enrolment, male enrolment was found to be higher than female enrolment, but at college & above level, enrolment of female was more than the enrolment of male. Household expenditure on education was found to be highest at primary level and lowest at hr. secondary level. The study found higher school dropouts among male than female and out of total school dropouts, 28% were from private schools whereas 78% from government schools. Therefore, efficient measures must be taken to improve the existing government schools, to increase expenditure on education and ensure that quality education is provided for all and to all.