Jimmy Carter is another president who people tend to underestimate because of his actions in office, but in reality the man has a staggering 153 IQ.
James Madison’s IQ of 155 means he’s the first president on this list to have what is officially (and pretentiously) known as “very superior intelligence.”
Harding’s presidency was cut short when a fatal heart attack claimed him in his third year in office. He died one of the most popular presidents in history, but several scandals (Teapot Dome) following on the heels of his death damaged his reputation and he’s now considered one of the worst - and least intelligent.
Bill Clinton reveled in his
as a “good ol’ boy,” but under the hood he is really anything but. He’s incredibly well educated and has a 156 IQ to prove it.
John F Kennedy was many things - including the third smartest president to ever hold the office. His 158 IQ is something that even his biggest detractors have to be impressed by.