Exam Percentile Rank Calculator
Where your score ranks against the whole class.
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Results
- Percentile rank
- 85.5th percentile
- Students scoring at or below you
- 342
- Total test-takers
- 400
- Your score
- 88%
Quick answer
Percentile rank is the percentage of scores at or below yours, out of the total number of test-takers.
percentile = (scores at or below yours / total scores) x 100
How to use the Exam Percentile Rank Calculator
- 1Enter how many test-takers scored at or below your score.
- 2Enter the total number of test-takers.
- 3The percentile shows what share of the group you outperformed.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Scores at or below yours342
- Total test-takers400
- Your score88 %
Results
- Percentile rank85.5th percentile
- Students scoring at or below you342
- Total test-takers400
- Your score88%
Frequently asked questions
Is 90th percentile the same as a 90% score?
No — percentile compares you to other test-takers, while percentage score is your raw result.
Where do I find the count below me?
Score reports for standardized tests (SAT, ACT, GRE) usually publish this directly as a percentile.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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