Education in Maha Sarakham, Thailand: official figures
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 6 students in Maha Sarakham averaged Thai 54.1, maths 28.1, science 42.3, English 30.3 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 54.2, maths 29.2, science 42.9, English 33.5. Across the four subjects Maha Sarakham averaged 38.7 against 39.9 nationally, ranking 31st lowest of 77 provinces.
How well do Grade 9 students in Maha Sarakham do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 9 students in Maha Sarakham averaged Thai 48.0, maths 26.6, science 34.5, English 29.2 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 48.9, maths 26.5, science 34.2, English 30.9. Across the four subjects Maha Sarakham averaged 34.6 against 35.2 nationally, ranking 36th 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 Maha Sarakham do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 12 students in Maha Sarakham averaged Thai 39.9, maths 20.8, science 28.9, English 30.1, social studies 35.2 (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 Maha Sarakham averaged 31.0 against 31.9 nationally, ranking 23rd 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 Maha Sarakham?
6,900 Grade 6, 5,741 Grade 9 and 3,632 Grade 12 students in Maha Sarakham 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 Maha Sarakham improving?
The average O-NET mark in Maha Sarakham moved from Grade 6 40.2 to 38.7, Grade 9 33.9 to 34.6 and Grade 12 27.9 to 31.0 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 Maha Sarakham?
In English, students in Maha Sarakham averaged 30.3 in Grade 6, 29.2 in Grade 9 and 30.1 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 Maha Sarakham compares with other provinces
O-NET average mark, Grade 6 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Maha Sarakham ranks 47 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Nakhon Sawan | 38.8 |
| 45 | Ranong | 38.8 |
| 46 | Nakhon Nayok | 38.7 |
| 47 | Maha Sarakham | 38.7 |
| 48 | Mukdahan | 38.6 |
| 49 | Kamphaeng Phet | 38.4 |
| 50 | Roi Et | 38.3 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 9 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Maha Sarakham 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 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Surin | 35.0 |
| 34 | Uttaradit | 34.9 |
| 35 | Phangnga | 34.6 |
| 36 | Maha Sarakham | 34.6 |
| 37 | Krabi | 34.5 |
| 38 | Ang Thong | 34.5 |
| 39 | Khon Kaen | 34.5 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 12 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Maha Sarakham ranks 55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Sukhothai | 31.0 |
| 53 | Lop Buri | 31.0 |
| 54 | Chai Nat | 31.0 |
| 55 | Maha Sarakham | 31.0 |
| 56 | Nakhon Ratchasima | 30.9 |
| 57 | Saraburi | 30.7 |
| 58 | Nong Khai | 30.7 |
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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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