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Class Rank Percentile Calculator

Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device

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Percentile

95.00%

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How to use the Class Rank Percentile Calculator

The Class Rank Percentile Calculator works out your percentile in an instant. Enter your rank and total students and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the your rank.
  2. Enter the total students.
  3. Read off your percentile — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Class Rank Percentile Calculator uses the formula:

Percentile = (Total students - Your rank) ÷ Total students × 100

Worked example

For example, with your rank of 5 and total students of 100, the percentile is 95.00%.

Inputs used
Your rank 5
Total students 100
Results
Percentile 95.00%

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

Use (total − rank) ÷ total × 100. Ranking 5th of 100 puts you in the 95th percentile.

It is the percentage of students you scored above. The 95th percentile means you are above about 95% of the class.

It is the top rank, giving the highest percentile, just under 100% since you cannot be above yourself.

They compare standing across classes of different sizes on a common 0 to 100 scale.

Enter the your rank. Enter the total students. Read off your percentile — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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