Pillar: Education & Training
In Erode, 96.3% of schools meet basic facility standards, better than the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 19.6:1, better than the typical district. 4.7% 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.
63% of registered enterprises are in services while 37% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 71% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 48% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Erode, which ranks 8 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 87%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Erode are in the Erode district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Erode youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.