Pillar: Education & Training
In Tirunelveli, 93.7% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 21.7:1, close to the typical district. 7.7% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 75% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 34% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tirunelveli, which ranks 10 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 92.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Tirunelveli are in the Tirunelveli district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tirunelveli youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.