Pillar: Education & Training
In East Garo Hills, 47.7% of schools meet basic facility standards, behind the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 22.2:1, close to the typical district. 14% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
54% of registered enterprises are in services while 46% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In East Garo Hills, which ranks 5 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 60.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in East Garo Hills are in the East Garo Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the East Garo Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.