The Economic Times

China leaves the US far behind in PISA science scores: What the latest global student rankings reveal about the growing gap between the two education systems

Recent PISA 2025 results show that Chinese jurisdictions scored an average of 597 points in science. In contrast, the United States achieved a score of 502 points, ranking 13th globally. The assessment included over 760,000 students from 91 countries, highlighting disparities in science skills. Classroom discipline and fewer digital distractions appear to contribute to higher performance in Asia.