IQ 130 to 144
Very superior · gifted
The gifted band. 130 is the conventional threshold, and it is where the most consequential cutoffs cluster — gifted programmes, high-IQ societies, and the top-2% line Mensa works from. The band spans a lot of ground: 130 is roughly 1 in 44, while 144 is closer to 1 in 500.
Every score from 130 to 144
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 99th | 1 in 596 | Very superior |
| 143 | 99th | 1 in 482 | Very superior |
| 142 | 99th | 1 in 391 | Very superior |
| 141 | 99th | 1 in 319 | Very superior |
| 140 | 99th | 1 in 261 | Very superior |
| 139 | 99th | 1 in 215 | Very superior |
| 138 | 99th | 1 in 177 | Very superior |
| 137 | 99th | 1 in 147 | Very superior |
| 136 | 99th | 1 in 122 | Very superior |
| 135 | 99th | 1 in 102 | Very superior |
| 134 | 99th | 1 in 85 | Very superior |
| 133 | 99th | 1 in 72 | Very superior |
| 132 | 98th | 1 in 61 | Very superior |
| 131 | 98th | 1 in 52 | Very superior |
| 130 | 98th | 1 in 44 | Very superior |
Table 1 · Percentile and rarity for every score from 130 to 144, on the standard scale (mean 100, SD 15).
Where 130–144 sits on the scale
This range is the very superior · gifted band on the Wechsler classification convention.
| Score band | Classification |
|---|---|
| 145–160 | Highly gifted |
| 130–144 | Very superior · gifted · you are here |
| 120–129 | Superior |
| 110–119 | High average |
| 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 score this high points to strong pattern recognition, quick abstract reasoning, and comfort holding several moving parts of a problem at once. People in this range often find that academic work and analytical careers come more easily — not effortlessly, but with less friction than most.
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.
Famous minds around 130–144
Names often placed in this range. Each carries an honesty label, because almost none of these numbers come from a real, verified test.
Nearby on the scale
Frequently asked questions
What percentile is an IQ of 130 to 144?
An IQ of 130 is about the 98th percentile and 144 is about the 99th percentile, on the standard scale (mean 100, SD 15).
How rare is a score in the 130–144 range?
Roughly 1 in 44 people reach 130, and about 1 in 596 reach 144.
What classification is 130 to 144?
Very superior · gifted, 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 130–144 range rather than pretending each point is meaningfully different.