Pillar: Education & Training
In Jalpaiguri, 81.8% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 23.7:1, close to the typical district. 5.1% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 3% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jalpaiguri, which ranks 8 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.9 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 63.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Jalpaiguri are in the Jalpaiguri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jalpaiguri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.