Got your school\u2019s ACT\u00ae scores back and wondering how you did? Check out our lists of the most recent ACT\u00ae average scores to see how your school compares with state and national averages. Understanding how your school is doing compared to others can provide valuable insight into your performance and how you can improve.<\/p>\n
Keep reading to see how your school stacks up and learn how Progress Learning can help you understand your scores \u2014 and boost them.<\/p>\n
The ACT\u00ae has 4 sections: English, math, reading, and science. Each of these sections is scored on a scale from 1 to 36. The ACT\u00ae composite score is the average of these four section scores, also ranging from 1 to 36, and serves as a key indicator of overall performance. In addition, there is an optional Writing section, which is scored separately on a scale of 2 to 12 and does not factor into the composite score.<\/p>\n
Currently, 11 states require juniors to take the ACT\u00ae, with six requiring the Writing section and five without. Three states require either the ACT\u00ae or the SAT\u00ae, and nine states had 100% ACT\u00ae participation in 2024. Here\u2019s a breakdown:<\/p>\n
Before we dive into the data, let\u2019s take a look at an important data point that the ACT\u00ae provides: the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks<\/a>. These benchmarks help gauge a student’s likelihood of success in college-level courses. Achieving the following scores gives you at least a 50% chance of earning a B or higher, or a 75% chance of earning a C or higher, in the corresponding college course:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n
\n ACT\u00ae Subject<\/th>\n College Course or Area<\/th>\n Benchmark Score<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n English<\/td>\n English Composition<\/td>\n 18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Math<\/td>\n College Algebra<\/td>\n 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Reading<\/td>\n Social Sciences<\/td>\n 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Science<\/td>\n Biology<\/td>\n 23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n National Averages<\/strong><\/h2>\n