SAT Section Score Chart
Your total SAT score is the sum of Reading & Writing and Math. This chart shows common section splits for target totals.
Balanced section targets
Balanced splits are not required, but they are useful planning baselines.
| Total target | Reading & Writing | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 1500 | 750 | 750 |
| 1450 | 730 | 720 |
| 1400 | 700 | 700 |
| 1350 | 680 | 670 |
| 1300 | 650 | 650 |
| 1200 | 600 | 600 |
Using an uneven split
If one section is stronger, lean into it. A 1400 can be 760 Math and 640 Reading & Writing, or the reverse.
What to do next
| If this is true | Do this next |
|---|---|
| Math is 40+ points lower than Reading and Writing | Run two Math domain drills before the next full module. |
| Reading and Writing is 40+ points lower than Math | Split practice between grammar rules and evidence/inference questions. |
| Your score is below the college middle-50% range | Plan a retake and target the weaker section first. |
| Your score is above the 75th percentile for your list | Spend prep time on grades, essays, and application fit instead of chasing small SAT gains. |
Next steps
FAQs
Can one SAT section make up for the other?
Yes. Colleges usually evaluate the total score, and many superscore across test dates.
What is the maximum SAT section score?
Each SAT section is scored from 200 to 800.
Related SAT resources
- SAT Score Chart
SAT score chart for the 400–1600 scale: every 100-point total with its College Board percentile for SAT takers and nationally, plus a possible section split for each.
- SAT Raw Score Conversion Chart
Why no fixed digital SAT raw-score chart works: adaptive modules, question characteristics and unscored items, with a valid practice-score workflow.
- SAT Study Plan for 1400
A practical 1400 SAT plan using section splits, a 1330-to-1400 example, fresh practice checkpoints and targeted review without score promises.