SAT Percentile Lookup Table
This lookup table helps students quickly connect SAT scores to percentile rank and score tier.
Lookup table
Percentiles are approximate and rounded for planning.
| Score | Percentile | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 1550+ | 99th | Elite |
| 1500 | 98th | Elite |
| 1450 | 96th | Highly competitive |
| 1400 | 94th | Strong |
| 1350 | 91st | Competitive |
| 1300 | 86th | Competitive |
| 1250 | 80th | Above average |
| 1200 | 74th | Above average |
Use with college ranges
Percentile is useful nationally, but admissions decisions depend more on the school's score range.
How to use this with your actual prep
Use score pages as decision tools, not reading assignments. Enter a real practice result, compare the section split to your target, then choose the next drill from the weaker section.
The useful next action is always concrete: take a timed module, review missed questions, or model whether a score is high enough for the schools on your list.
- Use the score calculator after every timed module.
- Check whether Math or Reading and Writing is limiting the total score.
- Turn the weakest section into a bank drill before taking another full test.
What decision this page should help you make
A score or admissions page is useful only if it changes your next action. Use it to decide whether to retest, which section is limiting the total, and whether your target colleges need a stronger score.
| If this is true | Do this next |
|---|---|
| Math is 40+ points lower than Reading and Writing | Run two Math domain drills before the next full module. |
| Reading and Writing is 40+ points lower than Math | Split practice between grammar rules and evidence/inference questions. |
| Your score is below the college middle-50% range | Plan a retake and target the weaker section first. |
| Your score is above the 75th percentile for your list | Spend prep time on grades, essays, and application fit instead of chasing small SAT gains. |
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FAQs
What percentile is a 1300 SAT?
A 1300 SAT is roughly the 86th percentile nationally.
What percentile is a 1200 SAT?
A 1200 SAT is roughly the 74th percentile nationally.
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