Map Shows Which Countries Outscore US in Reading and Math
Summary
A report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that many countries scored higher than the United States in reading and math among 15-year-old students. The U.S. scored below countries like China, Singapore, Japan, and others, but still performed above the average of OECD countries in some areas.Key Facts
- The OECD's PISA 2025 test measures reading, math, and science skills of 15-year-olds globally every three years.
- U.S. students scored 490 in reading and 463 in math on the 2025 test.
- Twenty-four countries and economies scored higher than the U.S. in math; ten of these also scored higher in reading.
- China (four regions), Singapore, Japan, Korea, and Estonia were among the top performers in both reading and math.
- The U.S. scores declined compared to previous years but still remain above the OECD average in reading and science.
- Student performance worldwide in reading, math, and science has been dropping for over a decade, not just since the pandemic.
- The number of low-performing students increased from 16% in 2022 to 20% in 2025 across OECD countries.
- The decline affected students from wealthier families more, slightly narrowing the achievement gap between socioeconomic groups.
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