The Ministry of Education and Training announced the high school graduation exam scores for over 1,2 million candidates, along with the score distribution for subjects and university admission clusters, on the morning of 1/7.
Math is one of two compulsory subjects. Compared to last year, the national average score for candidates was 5,65, an increase of 0,87. Approximately 38% of candidates scored below 5, a decrease of 18%. Meanwhile, over 4.200 test papers achieved perfect scores, eight times more than last year.
Consequently, the average math scores for all provinces and cities increased. Last year, only five leading localities had average scores above 5, whereas this year that number is 28.
Ninh Binh had nearly 48.000 candidates taking the exam, achieving an average score of 6,265, continuing to lead the nation. Ho Chi Minh City, with the largest number of candidates (over 138.400), ranked second with 6,189 points.
The top 5 also included familiar names: Hanoi (6,164 points), Hai Phong (6,011), and Hung Yen (5,988).
Conversely, six provinces at the bottom all had average math scores below 5, including Lao Cai, Lang Son, Cao Bang, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, and Son La. Son La had the lowest score with 4,245 points.
The 2026 high school graduation exam math score rankings for 34 provinces and cities are as follows:
After receiving their scores, candidates have five days to request a review if needed, with the deadline on 5/7. From 2/7, they can begin registering and adjusting their university and college admission preferences on the Ministry's system, lasting until 17h on 14/7.
Parents and candidates can access VnExpress's University Lookup page to view standard score fluctuations over the years by major and institution.
The 2026 university admission scores and candidates' pass/fail results will be announced after 17h on 9/8.
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Candidates taking the high school graduation exam at Thu Thiem High School, Ho Chi Minh City, on the afternoon of 11/6. *Photo: Quynh Tran*.
Le Nguyen
