Pillar: Education & Training
In Pakyong, 88.5% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 8.1:1, better than the typical district. 2.6% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Pakyong, which ranks 1 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.9 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 67.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Pakyong are in the Pakyong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pakyong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.