Yanam places a strong emphasis on education, benefiting from the administrative initiatives of the Government of Puducherry.
* **Literacy Rate**: According to the 2011 Census, Yanam has a literacy rate of 79.47%, which is higher than the national average. * **Male/Female Literacy**: Male literacy stands at approximately 82.75%, while female literacy is around 76.24%. * **Primary & Secondary Education**: The town is served by both government-run institutions (following the Andhra Pradesh state board curriculum but administered by Puducherry) and private English-medium schools. * **Higher Education**: The prominent institution is **Dr. S.R.K. Government Arts College**, offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Another notable institution is the **Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Government College**. * _Data regarding graduation rates and global university rankings are not readily available for this location._
