A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.
In Pakyong, 19.5% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, better than the typical district. 22.1% of young women the same age are out of education, better than the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% 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 59 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 67.9%, class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 10.6%, it sits close to the national mark.