high or highly above average

[Tedwonny]

I was wondering whether I should say I scored high or highly above average in xx (e.g. a test).
I suppose highly is more grammatically sound and high is acceptable colloquially? THANKS

 

[bhaisahab]

I was wondering whether I should say I scored high or highly above average in xx (e.g. a test).
I suppose highly is more grammatically sound and high is acceptable colloquially? THANKS

Neither one works with "above average".

 

[bigC]

Neither one works with "above average".

I am not a teacher

Can I say "my score is highly above average"

 

[Rover_KE]

No. 'My score is well above average.'

 

[bigC]

No. 'My score is well above average.'

I am not a teacher

I think it is also correct to say "I scored well above average in the exam"

 

[Rover_KE]

That would be correct with a full stop at the end.

 

[Tdol]

You could use way above average if you're feeling boastful.