Pillar: Education & Training
In Kanyakumari, 99% of schools meet basic facility standards, better than the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 18.7:1, better than the typical district. 1.2% 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.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 28% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kanyakumari, which ranks 7 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 92.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Kanyakumari are in the Kanyakumari district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kanyakumari youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.