IQ 110 to 119
High average
Above the middle without being unusual. Roughly a quarter of people score in this band or higher, which makes it the least dramatic and most under-discussed part of the scale — and the part where the gap between measured reasoning and actual outcomes is widest.
Every score from 110 to 119
Percentile is the share of people you would score above. Rarity is how many people it takes to find one at that score or higher. Scores with their own page are linked.
| IQ score | Percentile | Rarity | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 90th | 1 in 10 | High average |
| 118 | 88th | 1 in 9 | High average |
| 117 | 87th | 1 in 8 | High average |
| 116 | 86th | 1 in 7 | High average |
| 115 | 84th | 1 in 6 | High average |
| 114 | 82nd | 1 in 6 | High average |
| 113 | 81st | 1 in 5 | High average |
| 112 | 79th | 1 in 5 | High average |
| 111 | 77th | 1 in 4 | High average |
| 110 | 75th | 1 in 4 | High average |
Table 1 · Percentile and rarity for every score from 110 to 119, on the standard scale (mean 100, SD 15).
Where 110–119 sits on the scale
This range is the high average band on the Wechsler classification convention.
| Score band | Classification |
|---|---|
| 145–160 | Highly gifted |
| 130–144 | Very superior · gifted |
| 120–129 | Superior |
| 110–119 | High average · you are here |
| 90–109 | Average |
| 80–89 | Low average |
| 70–79 | Borderline |
Table 2 · The classification bands used across this site.
What scores in this range mean
A 115 suggests reasoning that is reliably above the middle. It is enough for demanding study and most analytical work; what separates people in this band usually has more to do with method and persistence than with raw reasoning speed.
Worth knowing: 115 is exactly one standard deviation above the mean.
One honest caveat that applies at every score: IQ measures a specific slice of reasoning ability. It is a real and useful signal, but it does not capture creativity, discipline, emotional intelligence, or drive. Treat it as one data point, not a verdict.
Nearby on the scale
Frequently asked questions
What percentile is an IQ of 110 to 119?
An IQ of 110 is about the 75th percentile and 119 is about the 90th percentile, on the standard scale (mean 100, SD 15).
How rare is a score in the 110–119 range?
Roughly 1 in 4 people reach 110, and about 1 in 10 reach 119.
What classification is 110 to 119?
High average, on the Wechsler classification convention.
Can an online test place a score this precisely?
Not to the point. A sixteen-item screener gives a reliable band, not an exact number — which is why this page covers the whole 110–119 range rather than pretending each point is meaningfully different.