Pillar: Education & Training
In Jammu, 88% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 15.2:1, better than the typical district. 4% 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.
87% of registered enterprises are in services while 13% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 41% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jammu, which ranks 7 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 76.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Jammu are in the Jammu district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jammu youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.