High School Drop Outs

Being a high school drop out isn't always bad.
You can drop out and THPT (https://lambangcapgiarenhat.com/lam-bang-trung-cap-co-ho-so-goc-phoi-that-can-tho-2) go to community college at 16, (some areas you have to be 18), and get your adult high school diploma which is the same thing your friends will get when graduating. You will save two years and be able to work full time until you go to college.
It's a great loophole.