People often talk about very high intelligence quotient (IQ) scores, often referred to as genius IQ scores, but what exactly do these numbers mean and how do they stack up? How do IQ scales break down scores into different IQ levels?Are people in the "Genius IQ" bracket really that much better off than those in the "High IQ" or even the "Average IQ" brackets? Are geniuses more successful than their lower-IQ counterparts? Some experts suggest that other factors, including emotional intelligence, might matter even more than IQ levels.IQ vs. EQ: How Are They Different? Breakdown of Scores on an IQ Scale The average score on an IQ test is 100. These labels are often given for IQ scores:1 to 24: Profound mental disability25 to 39: Severe mental disability40 to 54: Moderate mental disability55 to 69: Mild mental disability70 to 84: Borderline mental disability85 to 114: Average intelligence115 to 129: Above average or bright130 to 144: Moderately gifted145 to 159: Highly gifted160 to 179: Ex...
