What a score of 98–100 means
A score between 98 and 100 is the top of the scale. It means you checked two boxes or fewer out of a hundred. Usually the ones people check at this level are the gentlest items, like holding hands romantically or going on a single date.
Most people who score here are young, have just started high school or college, or simply have not had the chance (or the interest) to try the things the test lists. Some are older people whose values, faith or personality lead them to skip parties, drinking and casual dating altogether.
Common traits of people in this range
- You probably spend free time with family, close friends, hobbies or studies rather than at parties.
- Romance has mostly been crushes, not relationships.
- You have likely never tried alcohol, vaping or other substances.
- Rules matter to you, and breaking them feels uncomfortable.
None of this is a personality flaw. The test measures experiences, not character, maturity or worth.
How rare is a perfect 100?
Scores this high are less common among adults who take the test online, because the people who seek the test out are often college students comparing notes with friends. Among younger test takers, a high score is much more ordinary. You can see the live distribution on our statistics page.
Is this a good score?
There is no good or bad score. A 99 does not mean you are boring, and a 20 does not make anyone a bad person. The original test at Rice University was meant as an icebreaker during orientation, a way to laugh about how different everyone's lives had been before college.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Rice Purity score of 100 possible?
Yes. A score of 100 means you did not check a single box. It is entirely possible, especially for younger people.
Will my score drop over time?
Almost certainly a little. Many items are ordinary life experiences, like going on a date or staying out late, so most people's scores drift down as they get older.
Should I feel pressure to lower my score?
No. Do things because you want to, when you are ready, not to change a number on a quiz.