Rice Purity Test Score Meanings
What Your Rice Purity Score Means
This site uses the 1988 Rice Thresher 150-question version of the Rice Purity Test. That means your result is a score out of 150, not out of 100.
In general, a higher score means fewer items from the checklist applied to you, while a lower score means more of the listed experiences were checked. The score is a social and entertainment shorthand, not a judgment of character.
150-Point Score Ranges
These are the category labels used by this site for the 1988 150-point format.
0 - 9Legend
You've seen everything, done everything, and probably invented a few things.
10 - 19Fallen Angel
The halo is long gone, replaced by a very stylish pair of horns.
20 - 34Party Animal
The party doesn't start until you walk in.
35 - 49Wild
You don't just push the envelope; you shred it.
50 - 64Adventurous
Life is an adventure, and you're the lead explorer.
65 - 79Experienced
You've been around the block, and you know the shortcuts.
80 - 94Curious
Beginning to explore the boundaries of the known world.
95 - 109Innocent
The world is starting to look a lot more interesting.
110 - 129Pure
Mostly innocent, with just a hint of curiosity.
130 - 144Saint
A pillar of virtue in a chaotic world.
145 - 150Angelic
You are the definition of purity. Even a drop of rain would feel guilty touching you.
How the 150-Point Version Compares to the 100-Point Version
Many people search for Rice Purity score meanings using the better-known 100-question format. This site is different: it follows the expanded 150-question checklist published in 1988.
The idea behind both formats is the same. Higher scores mean fewer checked experiences, and lower scores mean more checked experiences. The numbers are not directly interchangeable because the 150-point version has more prompts.
If you arrived here expecting the 100-question version, use the category descriptions as a guide to relative position rather than trying to force an exact numeric conversion.
Average Rice Purity Scores by Context
High school context
Scores tend to be higher in younger groups because fewer items from the checklist usually apply yet. That makes higher scores more common in school-age comparisons.
College context
College-age users often report more middle-range scores because the checklist overlaps with dating, parties, and experimentation that become more common over time.
Entertainment only
Average-score discussions online vary widely. The test was designed as a social comparison tool, not a scientific benchmark, so ranges should be read loosely.
High, Middle, and Low Score Meaning
High Rice Purity scores
Higher scores usually mean fewer items from the checklist apply to you. On a 150-point version, a score in the 120 to 150 range is commonly interpreted as relatively inexperienced compared with the rest of the checklist.
Mid-range Rice Purity scores
Middle scores usually suggest a mix of dating, social, and experimentation experiences without checking a large share of the list. This is where many users expect to land after taking the 1988 edition.
Low Rice Purity scores
Lower scores mean more checked experiences. They are often read as a sign that the checklist covers many situations that already apply to you, not as a moral judgment.
Common Questions
What does my Rice Purity score mean?
It means how many checklist items apply to you on the version you took. On this site, the score is based on the 1988 150-question edition, so the final number is out of 150.
What is a high Rice Purity score?
A high score is one that stays close to 150 on this site. That usually means fewer listed experiences were checked.
How does the 150-point version compare with the 100-point version?
The 150-point version is a longer checklist. The underlying idea is the same, but the score scale is different because this site follows the expanded 1988 Rice Thresher edition.
Entertainment Disclaimer
The Rice Purity Test is commonly used for entertainment, comparison, and curiosity. It is not a diagnostic tool, relationship test, or moral ranking system.
To take the full checklist, go back to the Rice Purity Test home page. For source context, see the 1988 Rice Thresher archive page.