What Does an IQ of 122 Mean?
An IQ of 122 is in the “Superior” range. It’s higher than about 92.9% of people, so roughly 1 in 14 people score 122 or higher. That’s 1.47 standard deviations above the average of 100.
IQ 122 in numbers
- Classification
- Superior
- Scores lower than 122
- 92.9%
- How rare
- 1 in 14 people score this high or higher
- Distance from average
- +1.47 standard deviations
- Mensa level (top 2%)
- No, Mensa usually needs about 130+
What the “Superior” range means
Scores from 120 to 129 are superior. About 7% of people are in this range. It usually means very strong reasoning: complex material comes easily, and so does learning new skills.
How does IQ 122 compare?
Frequently asked questions
Is an IQ of 122 good?
Yes. An IQ of 122 is above average: higher than about 92.9% of people.
What percentile is an IQ of 122?
An IQ of 122 is higher than about 92.9% of the population, and about 7.1% of people score higher.
How rare is an IQ of 122?
About 1 in 14 people score 122 or higher.