What does an IQ of 135 mean?

An IQ of 135 is well into the "gifted" range, ahead of about 99 out of 100 people, or roughly the top 1%.

99th
Percentile
Very Superior
Classification
1 in 100
Rarity

A score of 135 is more than two standard deviations above the average. It is above the common gifted cutoff of 130 and above the usual Mensa threshold (top 2%).

About 1 in 100 people score at or above 135. Qualifying for a high-IQ society at this level still requires a supervised, standardised test, not a free online one.

What an IQ of 135 does not tell you

A 135 from a quick online test is an estimate, and free tests can run high. Even a verified score describes test performance, not creativity, persistence, or accomplishment.

Common questions

Is an IQ of 135 gifted?

Yes. 135 is comfortably inside the gifted range (top 1% or so) and above the usual 130 cutoff.

How rare is an IQ of 135?

About 1 in 100 people score 135 or above (roughly the top 1%).

Other IQ scores

Testrize provides a free, educational estimate of cognitive skills. It is not a clinical or diagnostic IQ test, and online scores should not be used for official purposes.