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Study: Mississippi average SAT scores rank fifth-highest in U.S.

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New data has revealed that Mississippi is ranked as one of the top five states with the highest average SAT scores in the nation.

The SAT — a written standardized test widely used for college admissions — has been utilized for 96 years and recently announced plans to switch to a fully digital format in January 2024.

According to a study by Nootroedge, Mississippi had the fifth-highest average SAT test scores by state after combining results from all test sections. The study tallied scores from the test’s reading, writing, language, and math sections before calculating each state’s average out of a total score of 1,600.

  • Wisconsin was named the top state with the most academically-savvy students after taking the number one spot with an average SAT score of 1,252 out of 1,600.
  • Wyoming was ranked second place with an average score of 1,244, performing 11 percent higher than the national average of 1,107.
  • Kansas had the third-highest average SAT score of 1,238 — just six points less than Wyoming and 10.5 percent higher than the national average.
  • Coming in fourth place, Utah’s average SAT score was 1,233, putting it closely behind second and third place. 
  • Mississippi ranked fifth place with an average score of 1,226, which is 9.7 percent higher than the national average.

On the other end of the scale, the state with the lowest average SAT score was West Virginia with an average score of 938 out of a possible 1,600, almost 20 percent less than the national average.  

RELATED: ACT scores in Mississippi reported as second-lowest in U.S. 

“For those who are preparing for their SATs or who are currently undertaking their PSATs it is important to focus on honing your concentration and memory skills to ensure you are well prepared for the test,” Nootroedge SAT expert Thomas Riley explained. “Once at college, concentration will become an essential skill and it can often be difficult to hone, especially for students with their ever-changing schedules or stacked exam schedules, which is why natural supplements — ideally that include ingredients such as Bacopa and L-theanine — can be useful to help enhance their learning and revision skills.”

Further Google keyword data analysis by Nootroedge also revealed that students are concerned with their studies overall, especially when it comes to writing essays and completing coursework.

One of the most popular searches in 2023 has been “citation machine,” a tool where students input details and receive a citation matched to each referencing style. Another search that has jumped to the top of students’ lists given the rise of the use of AI tools has been “AI essay writer.”

Here’s the full ranking and scores for all 50 states:

Ranking State Score
1 Wisconsin 1,252
2 Wyoming 1,244
3 Kansas 1,238
4 Utah 1,233
5 Mississippi 1,226
6 Minnesota 1,225
7 Nebraska 1,222
8 Kentucky 1,219
9 South Dakota 1,219
10 North Dakota 1,212
11 Montana 1,206
12 Missouri 1,200
13 Tennessee 1,200
14 Iowa 1,196
15 Arkansas 1,191
16 Nevada 1,172
17 Louisiana 1,171
18 Arizona 1,159
19 Alabama 1,146
20 Oregon 1,143
21 North Carolina 1,136
22 Hawaii 1,124
23 Virginia 1,124
24 California 1,115
25 Alaska 1,110
26 Washington 1,096
27 Vermont 1,095
28 Pennsylvania 1,091
29 Maine 1,081
30 New Jersey 1,079
31 Maryland 1,075
32 Indiana 1,073
33 New York 1,067
34 Georgia 1,060
35 Ohio 1,053
36 New Hampshire 1,050
37 South Carolina 1,030
38 Massachusetts 1,029
39 Connecticut 1,025
40 Colorado 1,021
41 Texas 1,001
42 Michigan 1,000
43 Florida 983
44 Illinois 981
45 New Mexico 976
46 Rhode Island 971
47 Delaware 968
48 Idaho 968
49 Oklahoma 951
50 West Virginia 938

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