Pillar: Education & Training
In West Garo Hills, 35.5% of schools meet basic facility standards, behind the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 17.2:1, better than the typical district. 11.6% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In West Garo Hills, which ranks 3 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.4 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 68.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in West Garo Hills are in the West Garo Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Garo Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.