A nationally representative sample of 11,200 eighth-graders from 450 public and private schools participated in the 2014 NAEP U.S. history assessment. Scores in U.S. history increased from 1994, but there was no significant change in the score from 2010.

Find national results at the links below.

See the complete 2014 NAEP results for grade 8..

See all released sample questions in U.S. history, including newly released grade 8 questions.

See 2010 NAEP results for grades 4 and 12.

Explore the Current Release

• Explore the 2014 U.S. history report.
• Read the statement from Peggy Carr, Acting Commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics.
• Read the National Assessment Governing Board's news release.