Education in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand: official figures
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 6 students in Sakon Nakhon averaged Thai 51.8, maths 26.5, science 40.6, English 28.8 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 54.2, maths 29.2, science 42.9, English 33.5. Across the four subjects Sakon Nakhon averaged 36.9 against 39.9 nationally, ranking 17th lowest of 77 provinces.
How well do Grade 9 students in Sakon Nakhon do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 9 students in Sakon Nakhon averaged Thai 46.9, maths 25.1, science 33.4, English 28.7 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 48.9, maths 26.5, science 34.2, English 30.9. Across the four subjects Sakon Nakhon averaged 33.5 against 35.2 nationally, ranking 21st lowest 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 Sakon Nakhon do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 12 students in Sakon Nakhon averaged Thai 40.7, maths 19.2, science 27.5, English 25.7, social studies 34.1 (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 Sakon Nakhon averaged 29.4 against 31.9 nationally, ranking 4th 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 Sakon Nakhon?
10,415 Grade 6, 8,283 Grade 9 and 3,571 Grade 12 students in Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon improving?
The average O-NET mark in Sakon Nakhon moved from Grade 6 39.4 to 36.9, Grade 9 33.2 to 33.5 and Grade 12 28.1 to 29.4 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 Sakon Nakhon?
In English, students in Sakon Nakhon averaged 28.8 in Grade 6, 28.7 in Grade 9 and 25.7 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 Sakon Nakhon compares with other provinces
O-NET average mark, Grade 6 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Sakon Nakhon ranks 61 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Sa Kaeo | 37.6 |
| 59 | Yasothon | 37.3 |
| 60 | Si Sa Ket | 37.1 |
| 61 | Sakon Nakhon | 36.9 |
| 62 | Kanchanaburi | 36.9 |
| 63 | Satun | 36.8 |
| 64 | Chaiyaphum | 36.5 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 9 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Sakon Nakhon ranks 57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Satun | 33.7 |
| 55 | Nakhon Nayok | 33.6 |
| 56 | Chai Nat | 33.6 |
| 57 | Sakon Nakhon | 33.5 |
| 58 | Saraburi | 33.4 |
| 59 | Nong Khai | 33.4 |
| 60 | Si Sa Ket | 33.3 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 12 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Sakon Nakhon ranks 74 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Kanchanaburi | 29.8 |
| 72 | Chanthaburi | 29.5 |
| 73 | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | 29.5 |
| 74 | Sakon Nakhon | 29.4 |
| 75 | Yala | 27.6 |
| 76 | Narathiwat | 26.5 |
| 77 | Pattani | 25.1 |
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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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