A percentile rank tells you the percentage of scores in a distribution that fall below a particular value. It is a common way to compare an individual result to a larger group, such as test scores, survey responses, or any ordered data set.
Mathematically, the percentile rank (PR) is calculated by dividing the number of observations that are strictly less than the target value (L) by the total number of observations (N) and then multiplying by 100.
The resulting PR value ranges from 0 to 100. A higher percentile rank means the score is better than a larger portion of the group, while a lower percentile rank indicates the opposite. This metric is especially useful for interpreting standardized test results, performance benchmarks, and any scenario where relative standing matters.
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