Pillar: Education & Training
In Salem, 94.7% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 24:1, close to the typical district. 6.5% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
59% of registered enterprises are in services while 41% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 37% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Salem, which ranks 25 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 81.8%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Salem are in the Salem district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Salem youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.