What does an IQ of 97 mean?

An IQ of 97 is classified as Average intelligence. It is higher than 42% of people — roughly 1 in 2.

Higher than 42%
How rare 1 in 2
From the average −0.20
Classification 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

94 95 96 98 99 100

Frequently asked questions

Is an IQ of 97 good?

An IQ of 97 falls in the "Average intelligence" range and is higher than 42% 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 97?

An IQ of 97 sits at about the 42 percentile, which means roughly 1 in 2 people score at least this high.

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