Pillar: Education & Training
In Darjeeling, 77.4% of schools meet basic facility standards, behind the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 16.2:1, better than the typical district. 8.6% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 26% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Darjeeling, which ranks 3 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 76.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Darjeeling are in the Darjeeling district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Darjeeling youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.