Not a school: the DEO runs school education for the district, the BEO runs it for a single block.
In Theni, 92.9% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 20.6:1, close to the typical district. 5% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Theni, which ranks 32 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 75.3%.