Introduction
SAT scores vary across the United States, with some states consistently achieving higher average scores than others. Wisconsin has the highest SAT scores with an average SAT score of 1,252, closely followed by Wyoming at 1,244 and Kansas at 1,238. These states have consistently demonstrated strong performance on the SAT. On the other end of the spectrum, West Virginia and Oklahoma have the lowest SAT scores with 938 and 951, respectively. It is important to note that these rankings are based on the data for the year 2022 and may vary from year to year.
SAT scores are often seen as a measure of college readiness and academic achievement. Several factors contribute to the variation in scores among states, including differences in education systems, curriculum standards, resources, and student demographics. Higher-scoring states tend to invest more in education, prioritize rigorous academic programs, and provide comprehensive college preparation resources. It’s worth mentioning that while SAT scores provide some insights into state-level performance, they should not be considered the sole determinant of educational quality. Various other factors, such as individual student effort and access to resources, also play a significant role in test performance.
Average SAT Scores
| # | State | Average SAT Score (2022) | Percentage Change (vs. 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 1,252 | 3.05% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 1,244 | 0.89% |
| 3 | Kansas | 1,238 | 1.56% |
| 4 | Utah | 1,233 | -0.4% |
| 5 | Mississippi | 1,226 | 2% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 1,225 | -3.01% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,222 | -1.93% |
| 8 | Kentucky | 1,219 | 0.99% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 1,219 | 0.33% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 1,212 | -3.66% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,206 | -1.55% |
| 12 | Missouri | 1,200 | -1.56% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 1,200 | -1.64% |
| 14 | Iowa | 1,196 | -3.78% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 1,191 | -0.25% |
| 16 | Nevada | 1,172 | -1.92% |
| 17 | Louisiana | 1,171 | -1.43% |
| 18 | Arizona | 1,159 | -1.86% |
| 19 | Alabama | 1,146 | -1.12% |
| 20 | Oregon | 1,143 | 2.14% |
| 21 | North Carolina | 1,136 | -1.22% |
| 22 | Hawaii | 1,124 | -1.75% |
| 23 | Virginia | 1,124 | -2.35% |
| 24 | California | 1,115 | 5.49% |
| 25 | Alaska | 1,110 | -0.8% |
| 26 | Washington | 1,096 | 2.24% |
| 27 | Vermont | 1,095 | -2.58% |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | 1,091 | -2.85% |
| 29 | Maine | 1,081 | -1.64% |
| 30 | New Jersey | 1,079 | -4.09% |
| 31 | Maryland | 1,075 | 0.19% |
| 32 | Indiana | 1,073 | -2.01% |
| 33 | New York | 1,067 | 0.95% |
| 34 | Georgia | 1,060 | -2.39% |
| 35 | Ohio | 1,053 | 0.48% |
| 36 | New Hampshire | 1,050 | -1.41% |
| 37 | South Carolina | 1,030 | -0.58% |
| 38 | Massachusetts | 1,029 | -13.09% |
| 39 | Connecticut | 1,025 | -4.38% |
| 40 | Colorado | 1,021 | -4.76% |
| 41 | Texas | 1,001 | -0.2% |
| 42 | Michigan | 1,000 | -3.01% |
| 43 | District of Columbia | 985 | -0.2% |
| 44 | Florida | 983 | -1.01% |
| 45 | Illinois | 981 | -2.58% |
| 46 | New Mexico | 976 | -2.01% |
| 47 | Rhode Island | 971 | -3.96% |
| 48 | Delaware | 968 | -1.63% |
| 49 | Idaho | 968 | -1.73% |
| 50 | Oklahoma | 951 | -8.73% |
| 51 | West Virginia | 938 | -6.85% |
SAT Scores
Alabama
Average SAT Score
1,146
↓ 1.12%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#19
Math Scores
560
Ranked in the US
#22
EBRW Scores
586
Ranked in the US
#18
Student Participation
4%
Ranked in the US
#37
Alabama has an average SAT score of 1,146, with math scores at 560 and EBRW scores at 586, and a student participation rate of 4%.
Alaska
Average SAT Score
1,110
↓ 0.8%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#25
Math Scores
545
Ranked in the US
#26
EBRW Scores
565
Ranked in the US
#25
Student Participation
26%
Ranked in the US
#28
Alaska has an average SAT score of 1,110, with math scores at 545 and EBRW scores at 565, and a student participation rate of 26%.
Arizona
Average SAT Score
1,159
↓ 1.86%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#18
Math Scores
577
Ranked in the US
#17
EBRW Scores
583
Ranked in the US
#19
Student Participation
14%
Ranked in the US
#33
Arizona has an average SAT score of 1,159, with math scores at 577 and EBRW scores at 583, and a student participation rate of 14%.
Arkansas
Average SAT Score
1,191
↓ 0.25%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#15
Math Scores
581
Ranked in the US
#15
EBRW Scores
610
Ranked in the US
#9
Student Participation
2%
Ranked in the US
#42
Arkansas has an average SAT score of 1,191, with math scores at 581 and EBRW scores at 610, and a student participation rate of 2%.
California
Average SAT Score
1,115
↑ 5.49%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#24
Math Scores
555
Ranked in the US
#24
EBRW Scores
560
Ranked in the US
#26
Student Participation
21%
Ranked in the US
#30
California has an average SAT score of 1,115, with math scores at 555 and EBRW scores at 560, and a student participation rate of 21%.
Colorado
Average SAT Score
1,021
↓ 4.76%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#40
Math Scores
503
Ranked in the US
#40
EBRW Scores
551
Ranked in the US
#29
Student Participation
84%
Ranked in the US
#8
Colorado has an average SAT score of 1,021, with math scores at 503 and EBRW scores at 551, and a student participation rate of 84%.
Connecticut
Average SAT Score
1,025
↓ 4.38%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#39
Math Scores
505
Ranked in the US
#38
EBRW Scores
520
Ranked in the US
#40
Student Participation
89%
Ranked in the US
#6
Connecticut has an average SAT score of 1,025, with math scores at 505 and EBRW scores at 520, and a student participation rate of 89%.
Delaware
Average SAT Score
968
↓ 1.63%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#48
Math Scores
477
Ranked in the US
#47
EBRW Scores
449
Ranked in the US
#51
Student Participation
95%
Ranked in the US
#4
Delaware has an average SAT score of 968, with math scores at 477 and EBRW scores at 449, and a student participation rate of 95%.
District of Columbia
Average SAT Score
985
↓ 0.2%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#43
Math Scores
484
Ranked in the US
#45
EBRW Scores
502
Ranked in the US
#44
Student Participation
100%
Ranked in the US
#1
District of Columbia has an average SAT score of 985, with math scores at 484 and EBRW scores at 502, and a student participation rate of 100%.
Florida
Average SAT Score
983
↓ 1.01%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#44
Math Scores
473
Ranked in the US
#49
EBRW Scores
510
Ranked in the US
#41
Student Participation
87%
Ranked in the US
#7
Florida has an average SAT score of 983, with math scores at 473 and EBRW scores at 510, and a student participation rate of 87%.
Georgia
Average SAT Score
1,060
↓ 2.39%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#34
Math Scores
520
Ranked in the US
#37
EBRW Scores
541
Ranked in the US
#34
Student Participation
54%
Ranked in the US
#16
Georgia has an average SAT score of 1,060, with math scores at 520 and EBRW scores at 541, and a student participation rate of 54%.
Hawaii
Average SAT Score
1,124
↓ 1.75%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#22
Math Scores
558
Ranked in the US
#23
EBRW Scores
566
Ranked in the US
#24
Student Participation
31%
Ranked in the US
#26
Hawaii has an average SAT score of 1,124, with math scores at 558 and EBRW scores at 566, and a student participation rate of 31%.
Idaho
Average SAT Score
968
↓ 1.73%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#49
Math Scores
488
Ranked in the US
#43
EBRW Scores
499
Ranked in the US
#45
Student Participation
97%
Ranked in the US
#2
Idaho has an average SAT score of 968, with math scores at 488 and EBRW scores at 499, and a student participation rate of 97%.
Illinois
Average SAT Score
981
↓ 2.58%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#45
Math Scores
485
Ranked in the US
#44
EBRW Scores
495
Ranked in the US
#47
Student Participation
97%
Ranked in the US
#3
Illinois has an average SAT score of 981, with math scores at 485 and EBRW scores at 495, and a student participation rate of 97%.
Indiana
Average SAT Score
1,073
↓ 2.01%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#32
Math Scores
533
Ranked in the US
#31
EBRW Scores
540
Ranked in the US
#35
Student Participation
48%
Ranked in the US
#19
Indiana has an average SAT score of 1,073, with math scores at 533 and EBRW scores at 540, and a student participation rate of 48%.
Iowa
Average SAT Score
1,196
↓ 3.78%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#14
Math Scores
594
Ranked in the US
#12
EBRW Scores
602
Ranked in the US
#15
Student Participation
3%
Ranked in the US
#38
Iowa has an average SAT score of 1,196, with math scores at 594 and EBRW scores at 602, and a student participation rate of 3%.
Kansas
Average SAT Score
1,238
↑ 1.56%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#3
Math Scores
617
Ranked in the US
#2
EBRW Scores
621
Ranked in the US
#4
Student Participation
2%
Ranked in the US
#43
Kansas has an average SAT score of 1,238, with math scores at 617 and EBRW scores at 621, and a student participation rate of 2%.
Kentucky
Average SAT Score
1,219
↑ 0.99%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#8
Math Scores
600
Ranked in the US
#10
EBRW Scores
618
Ranked in the US
#5
Student Participation
2%
Ranked in the US
#44
Kentucky has an average SAT score of 1,219, with math scores at 600 and EBRW scores at 618, and a student participation rate of 2%.
Louisiana
Average SAT Score
1,171
↓ 1.43%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#17
Math Scores
574
Ranked in the US
#18
EBRW Scores
597
Ranked in the US
#16
Student Participation
3%
Ranked in the US
#39
Louisiana has an average SAT score of 1,171, with math scores at 574 and EBRW scores at 597, and a student participation rate of 3%.
Maine
Average SAT Score
1,081
↓ 1.64%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#29
Math Scores
532
Ranked in the US
#33
EBRW Scores
549
Ranked in the US
#31
Student Participation
43%
Ranked in the US
#23
Maine has an average SAT score of 1,081, with math scores at 532 and EBRW scores at 549, and a student participation rate of 43%.
Maryland
Average SAT Score
1,075
↑ 0.19%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#31
Math Scores
529
Ranked in the US
#34
EBRW Scores
546
Ranked in the US
#32
Student Participation
54%
Ranked in the US
#17
Maryland has an average SAT score of 1,075, with math scores at 529 and EBRW scores at 546, and a student participation rate of 54%.
Massachusetts
Average SAT Score
1,029
↓ 13.09%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#38
Math Scores
561
Ranked in the US
#21
EBRW Scores
567
Ranked in the US
#23
Student Participation
55%
Ranked in the US
#15
Massachusetts has an average SAT score of 1,029, with math scores at 561 and EBRW scores at 567, and a student participation rate of 55%.
Michigan
Average SAT Score
1,000
↓ 3.01%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#42
Math Scores
495
Ranked in the US
#41
EBRW Scores
506
Ranked in the US
#42
Student Participation
84%
Ranked in the US
#9
Michigan has an average SAT score of 1,000, with math scores at 495 and EBRW scores at 506, and a student participation rate of 84%.
Minnesota
Average SAT Score
1,225
↓ 3.01%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#6
Math Scores
612
Ranked in the US
#5
EBRW Scores
613
Ranked in the US
#7
Student Participation
3%
Ranked in the US
#40
Minnesota has an average SAT score of 1,225, with math scores at 612 and EBRW scores at 613, and a student participation rate of 3%.
Mississippi
Average SAT Score
1,226
↑ 2%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#5
Math Scores
602
Ranked in the US
#9
EBRW Scores
623
Ranked in the US
#2
Student Participation
1%
Ranked in the US
#50
Mississippi has an average SAT score of 1,226, with math scores at 602 and EBRW scores at 623, and a student participation rate of 1%.
Missouri
Average SAT Score
1,200
↓ 1.56%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#12
Math Scores
594
Ranked in the US
#13
EBRW Scores
606
Ranked in the US
#14
Student Participation
3%
Ranked in the US
#41
Missouri has an average SAT score of 1,200, with math scores at 594 and EBRW scores at 606, and a student participation rate of 3%.
Montana
Average SAT Score
1,206
↓ 1.55%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#11
Math Scores
597
Ranked in the US
#11
EBRW Scores
609
Ranked in the US
#12
Student Participation
6%
Ranked in the US
#34
Montana has an average SAT score of 1,206, with math scores at 597 and EBRW scores at 609, and a student participation rate of 6%.
Nebraska
Average SAT Score
1,222
↓ 1.93%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#7
Math Scores
609
Ranked in the US
#7
EBRW Scores
613
Ranked in the US
#8
Student Participation
2%
Ranked in the US
#45
Nebraska has an average SAT score of 1,222, with math scores at 609 and EBRW scores at 613, and a student participation rate of 2%.
Nevada
Average SAT Score
1,172
↓ 1.92%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#16
Math Scores
580
Ranked in the US
#16
EBRW Scores
592
Ranked in the US
#17
Student Participation
6%
Ranked in the US
#35
Nevada has an average SAT score of 1,172, with math scores at 580 and EBRW scores at 592, and a student participation rate of 6%.
New Hampshire
Average SAT Score
1,050
↓ 1.41%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#36
Math Scores
521
Ranked in the US
#36
EBRW Scores
530
Ranked in the US
#37
Student Participation
81%
Ranked in the US
#11
New Hampshire has an average SAT score of 1,050, with math scores at 521 and EBRW scores at 530, and a student participation rate of 81%.
New Jersey
Average SAT Score
1,079
↓ 4.09%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#30
Math Scores
537
Ranked in the US
#29
EBRW Scores
543
Ranked in the US
#33
Student Participation
63%
Ranked in the US
#13
New Jersey has an average SAT score of 1,079, with math scores at 537 and EBRW scores at 543, and a student participation rate of 63%.
New Mexico
Average SAT Score
976
↓ 2.01%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#46
Math Scores
480
Ranked in the US
#46
EBRW Scores
496
Ranked in the US
#46
Student Participation
42%
Ranked in the US
#24
The average SAT score in New Mexico is 976, with math scores at 480 and EBRW scores at 496, and a student participation rate of 42%.
New York
Average SAT Score
1,067
↑ 0.95%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#33
Math Scores
533
Ranked in the US
#32
EBRW Scores
534
Ranked in the US
#36
Student Participation
59%
Ranked in the US
#14
New York has an average SAT score of 1,067, with math scores at 533 and EBRW scores at 534, and a student participation rate of 59%.
North Carolina
Average SAT Score
1,136
↓ 1.22%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#21
Math Scores
562
Ranked in the US
#20
EBRW Scores
573
Ranked in the US
#21
Student Participation
27%
Ranked in the US
#27
North Carolina has an average SAT score of 1,136, with math scores at 562 and EBRW scores at 573, and a student participation rate of 27%.
North Dakota
Average SAT Score
1,212
↓ 3.66%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#10
Math Scores
603
Ranked in the US
#8
EBRW Scores
610
Ranked in the US
#10
Student Participation
1%
Ranked in the US
#51
North Dakota has an average SAT score of 1,212, with math scores at 603 and EBRW scores at 610, and a student participation rate of 1%.
Ohio
Average SAT Score
1,053
↑ 0.48%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#35
Math Scores
525
Ranked in the US
#35
EBRW Scores
528
Ranked in the US
#38
Student Participation
18%
Ranked in the US
#31
Ohio has an average SAT score of 1,053, with math scores at 525 and EBRW scores at 528, and a student participation rate of 18%.
Oklahoma
Average SAT Score
951
↓ 8.73%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#50
Math Scores
467
Ranked in the US
#50
EBRW Scores
485
Ranked in the US
#49
Student Participation
17%
Ranked in the US
#32
Oklahoma has an average SAT score of 951, with math scores at 467 and EBRW scores at 485, and a student participation rate of 17%.
Oregon
Average SAT Score
1,143
↑ 2.14%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#20
Math Scores
567
Ranked in the US
#19
EBRW Scores
580
Ranked in the US
#20
Student Participation
22%
Ranked in the US
#29
Oregon has an average SAT score of 1,143, with math scores at 567 and EBRW scores at 580, and a student participation rate of 22%.
Pennsylvania
Average SAT Score
1,091
↓ 2.85%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#28
Math Scores
540
Ranked in the US
#28
EBRW Scores
551
Ranked in the US
#30
Student Participation
48%
Ranked in the US
#20
Pennsylvania has an average SAT score of 1,091, with math scores at 540 and EBRW scores at 551, and a student participation rate of 48%.
Rhode Island
Average SAT Score
971
↓ 3.96%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#47
Math Scores
477
Ranked in the US
#48
EBRW Scores
494
Ranked in the US
#48
Student Participation
93%
Ranked in the US
#5
Rhode Island has an average SAT score of 971, with math scores at 477 and EBRW scores at 494, and a student participation rate of 93%.
South Carolina
Average SAT Score
1,030
↓ 0.58%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#37
Math Scores
504
Ranked in the US
#39
EBRW Scores
526
Ranked in the US
#39
Student Participation
51%
Ranked in the US
#18
South Carolina has an average SAT score of 1,030, with math scores at 504 and EBRW scores at 526, and a student participation rate of 51%.
South Dakota
Average SAT Score
1,219
↑ 0.33%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#9
Math Scores
611
Ranked in the US
#6
EBRW Scores
608
Ranked in the US
#13
Student Participation
2%
Ranked in the US
#46
South Dakota has an average SAT score of 1,219, with math scores at 611 and EBRW scores at 608, and a student participation rate of 2%.
Tennessee
Average SAT Score
1,200
↓ 1.64%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#13
Math Scores
589
Ranked in the US
#14
EBRW Scores
610
Ranked in the US
#11
Student Participation
5%
Ranked in the US
#36
Tennessee has an average SAT score of 1,200, with math scores at 589 and EBRW scores at 610, and a student participation rate of 5%.
Texas
Average SAT Score
1,001
↓ 0.2%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#41
Math Scores
495
Ranked in the US
#42
EBRW Scores
506
Ranked in the US
#43
Student Participation
64%
Ranked in the US
#12
Texas has an average SAT score of 1,001, with math scores at 495 and EBRW scores at 506, and a student participation rate of 64%.
Utah
Average SAT Score
1,233
↓ 0.4%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#4
Math Scores
615
Ranked in the US
#4
EBRW Scores
618
Ranked in the US
#6
Student Participation
2%
Ranked in the US
#47
Utah has an average SAT score of 1,233, with math scores at 615 and EBRW scores at 618, and a student participation rate of 2%.
Vermont
Average SAT Score
1,095
↓ 2.58%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#27
Math Scores
537
Ranked in the US
#30
EBRW Scores
558
Ranked in the US
#27
Student Participation
48%
Ranked in the US
#21
Vermont has an average SAT score of 1,095, with math scores at 537 and EBRW scores at 558, and a student participation rate of 48%.
Virginia
Average SAT Score
1,124
↓ 2.35%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#23
Math Scores
552
Ranked in the US
#25
EBRW Scores
572
Ranked in the US
#22
Student Participation
48%
Ranked in the US
#22
Virginia has an average SAT score of 1,124, with math scores at 552 and EBRW scores at 572, and a student participation rate of 48%.
Washington
Average SAT Score
1,096
↑ 2.24%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#26
Math Scores
542
Ranked in the US
#27
EBRW Scores
554
Ranked in the US
#28
Student Participation
32%
Ranked in the US
#25
Washington has an average SAT score of 1,096, with math scores at 542 and EBRW scores at 554, and a student participation rate of 32%.
West Virginia
Average SAT Score
938
↓ 6.85%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#51
Math Scores
456
Ranked in the US
#51
EBRW Scores
481
Ranked in the US
#50
Student Participation
84%
Ranked in the US
#10
West Virginia has an average SAT score of 938, with math scores at 456 and EBRW scores at 481, and a student participation rate of 84%.
Wisconsin
Average SAT Score
1,252
↑ 3.05%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#1
Math Scores
629
Ranked in the US
#1
EBRW Scores
622
Ranked in the US
#3
Student Participation
2%
Ranked in the US
#48
Wisconsin has an average SAT score of 1,252, with math scores at 629 and EBRW scores at 622, and a student participation rate of 2%.
Wyoming
Average SAT Score
1,244
↑ 0.89%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#2
Math Scores
617
Ranked in the US
#3
EBRW Scores
627
Ranked in the US
#1
Student Participation
2%
Ranked in the US
#49
Wyoming has an average SAT score of 1,244, with math scores at 617 and EBRW scores at 627, and a student participation rate of 2%.
FAQs
What is the highest SAT score ?
The highest SAT score achievable is 1600.
What is a good SAT score ?
A good SAT score is subjective and can vary depending on individual goals and the colleges or universities to which one is applying, but typically a score above 1200 is considered solid, while scores above 1400 are often considered competitive for more selective institutions.
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