What does an IQ of 115 mean?

An IQ of 115 is classified as Above-average intelligence. It is higher than 84% of people — roughly 1 in 6.

Higher than 84%
How rare 1 in 6
From the average +1.00
Classification Above-average intelligence

IQ scores follow a bell curve centred on 100, with a standard deviation of 15. About 68% of people score between 85 and 115, and about 95% between 70 and 130.

Nearby scores

112 113 114 116 117 118

Frequently asked questions

Is an IQ of 115 good?

An IQ of 115 falls in the "Above-average intelligence" range and is higher than 84% of people. Any single test is an estimate, so treat it as a range rather than an exact figure.

What percentile is an IQ of 115?

An IQ of 115 sits at about the 84 percentile, which means roughly 1 in 6 people score at least this high.

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