What does an IQ of 125 mean?
An IQ of 125 is in the "superior" range, ahead of about 95 out of 100 people, or roughly the top 5%.
A score of 125 is between one and two standard deviations above the average. It is a strong result, just below the usual "gifted" threshold of 130.
About 1 in 21 people reach 125 or higher. At this level, abstract reasoning and learning new material typically come quickly.
What an IQ of 125 does not tell you
A 125 is a high score, but it is not a guarantee of success or a ceiling for anyone below it. Individual outcomes depend far more on effort, interest, and opportunity than on a test number.
Common questions
Is an IQ of 125 gifted?
It is just below the usual gifted cutoff of about 130. A 125 is described as "superior" rather than "gifted".
How rare is an IQ of 125?
About 1 in 21 people score 125 or above (roughly the top 5%).
Other IQ scores
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