What does an IQ of 120 mean?

An IQ of 120 is classified as Very high intelligence. It is higher than 91% of people — roughly 1 in 11.

Higher than 91%
How rare 1 in 11
From the average +1.33
Classification Very high 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

117 118 119 121 122 123

Frequently asked questions

Is an IQ of 120 good?

An IQ of 120 falls in the "Very high intelligence" range and is higher than 91% 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 120?

An IQ of 120 sits at about the 91 percentile, which means roughly 1 in 11 people score at least this high.

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