Pillar: Education & Training
In East Khasi Hills, 57.9% of schools meet basic facility standards, behind the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 18.6:1, better than the typical district. 5.1% of schools run on a single teacher, close to the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 4% of ITI trainers are certified.
In East Khasi Hills, which ranks 1 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 74.8%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in East Khasi Hills are in the East Khasi Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the East Khasi Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.