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Competition Rank and Percentile

Competition Rank and Percentile: explore an explicit model with input checks, a formula and a worked example.

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Formula

competition rank=1+count strictly above; midrank percentile=100(below+0.5 equal)/N.
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Your score is added once to the supplied other scores. Tied scores share competition rank; percentile conventions differ across institutions.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Your score: 80
  • Other students’ scores: 60,70,80,90

Scores 60,70,80,80,90 place an 80 at competition rank 2 and midrank percentile 60%.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter your score, other students’ scores. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

competition rank=1+count strictly above; midrank percentile=100(below+0.5 equal)/N.. Your score is added once to the supplied other scores. Tied scores share competition rank; percentile conventions differ across institutions.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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