How does your ACT® Test score compare? When you receive your ACT® Test score, you might wonder how your score compares to other students in your state or nationwide. So what is the average ACT® Test score, and how does yours compare? 

Average Score on the ACT® Test

The latest scoring data (2023) shows that the average composite score on the ACT® Test is 19.5. By section, the national averages are:

English average score: 18.6
Math average score: 19.0
Reading average score: 20.1
Science average score: 19.6

This data can help you understand where your score ranks. If you score a 20, that means you’re slightly above the 50th percentile and roughly 50% of test takers scored higher than you and 50% scored lower. 

Average Scores by State

This chart shows the latest data for average ACT® Test scores by state. An important factor is the percentage of students who take the test in a particular state. In a state where the ACT® Test is mandated for all high school juniors, overall scores might be lower since everyone takes the ACT® Test.  Whereas, in other states, students might only take the ACT® Test to use their scores in college applications, or students in a particular state may primarily take the SAT instead. 

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