Pillar: Education & Training
In South West Khasi Hills, 43.2% of schools meet basic facility standards, behind the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 13.8:1, better than the typical district. 7.3% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
59% of registered enterprises are in services while 41% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South West Khasi Hills, which ranks 11 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 62.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in South West Khasi Hills are in the South West Khasi Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the South West Khasi Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.