Education in Khon Kaen, Thailand: official figures
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 6 students in Khon Kaen averaged Thai 54.6, maths 29.3, science 43.2, English 32.7 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 54.2, maths 29.2, science 42.9, English 33.5. Across the four subjects Khon Kaen averaged 39.9 against 39.9 nationally, ranking 36th highest of 77 provinces.
How well do Grade 9 students in Khon Kaen do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 9 students in Khon Kaen averaged Thai 47.1, maths 26.7, science 33.6, English 30.6 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 48.9, maths 26.5, science 34.2, English 30.9. Across the four subjects Khon Kaen averaged 34.5 against 35.2 nationally, ranking 39th highest of 77 provinces.
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand, from National Institute of Educational Testing Service results · saved copyHow well do Grade 12 students in Khon Kaen do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 12 students in Khon Kaen averaged Thai 39.8, maths 20.9, science 28.5, English 28.7, social studies 34.2 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 42.2, maths 21.8, science 29.0, English 30.6, social studies 35.8. Across the five subjects Khon Kaen averaged 30.4 against 31.9 nationally, ranking 18th lowest of 77 provinces.
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand, from National Institute of Educational Testing Service results · saved copyHow many students take the O-NET in Khon Kaen?
14,347 Grade 6, 12,630 Grade 9 and 5,220 Grade 12 students in Khon Kaen sat the Thai-language O-NET test in 2024 (B.E. 2567).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand, from National Institute of Educational Testing Service results · saved copyAre school test scores in Khon Kaen improving?
The average O-NET mark in Khon Kaen moved from Grade 6 41.9 to 39.9, Grade 9 33.9 to 34.5 and Grade 12 28.3 to 30.4 between 2023 and 2024 (average of the subject averages; each year's test differs, so compare with caution).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand, from National Institute of Educational Testing Service results · saved copyHow good is English in schools in Khon Kaen?
In English, students in Khon Kaen averaged 32.7 in Grade 6, 30.6 in Grade 9 and 28.7 in Grade 12 in the 2024 O-NET; the national averages were 33.5, 30.9 and 30.6.
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand, from National Institute of Educational Testing Service results · saved copyHow Khon Kaen compares with other provinces
O-NET average mark, Grade 6 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Khon Kaen ranks 36 of 77, highest first. Unweighted average of the subject averages (Thai, maths, science, English), marks out of 100.
| Rank | Region | O-NET average mark, Grade 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Krabi | 40.2 |
| 34 | Chiang Rai | 40.1 |
| 35 | Nakhon Ratchasima | 40.0 |
| 36 | Khon Kaen | 39.9 |
| 37 | Sukhothai | 39.9 |
| 38 | Phangnga | 39.6 |
| 39 | Sing Buri | 39.6 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 9 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Khon Kaen ranks 39 of 77, highest first. Unweighted average of the subject averages (Thai, maths, science, English), marks out of 100.
| Rank | Region | O-NET average mark, Grade 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Maha Sarakham | 34.6 |
| 37 | Krabi | 34.5 |
| 38 | Ang Thong | 34.5 |
| 39 | Khon Kaen | 34.5 |
| 40 | Sa Kaeo | 34.5 |
| 41 | Nakhon Sawan | 34.5 |
| 42 | Sukhothai | 34.5 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 12 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Khon Kaen ranks 60 of 77, highest first. Unweighted average of the subject averages (Thai, maths, science, English and social studies), marks out of 100.
| Rank | Region | O-NET average mark, Grade 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Saraburi | 30.7 |
| 58 | Nong Khai | 30.7 |
| 59 | Phetchabun | 30.5 |
| 60 | Khon Kaen | 30.4 |
| 61 | Chaiyaphum | 30.4 |
| 62 | Nakhon Sawan | 30.4 |
| 63 | Mae Hong Son | 30.4 |
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Sources
- National Statistical Office of Thailand, from National Institute of Educational Testing Service results: O-NET (Ordinary National Educational Test) average scores and number of candidates by province, Grades 6, 9 and 12, B.E. 2566 and 2567 (2023 and 2024), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a3f8bdbd67f1…)
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