Pillar: Education & Training
In Vellore, 94.1% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 25.3:1, behind the typical district. 11% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 44% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Vellore, which ranks 6 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 75.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Vellore are in the Vellore district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Vellore youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.