Pillar: Education & Training
In Jorhat, 85.4% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 16.3:1, better than the typical district. 0.3% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jorhat, which ranks 4 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 56.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Jorhat are in the Jorhat district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jorhat youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.