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The Girls' Index™
The largest, most comprehensive ongoing study of girls in the United States — capturing the perspectives of 17,000+ girls in its most recent edition.
What 17,000+ girls told us
feel under so much pressure they feel like they're going to explode.
are afraid to lead because they don't want others to think they're bossy.
don't believe they're smart enough for their dream career.
— The Girls' Index™ 2023, by Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX)
Data that drives
real decisions
Districts, nonprofits, researchers and journalists use The Girls' Index™ to understand what girls need — and act on it.
For schools & districts
Benchmark your students against national data and target the supports girls need most.
For media & advocates
Cited by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, NBC News and more to ground the conversation about girls in evidence.
For researchers
A rare, large-scale, longitudinal window into girls' confidence, relationships, mental health and ambitions.
Beyond the
headline numbers.
The Girls' Index™ family of research goes deeper into the questions that shape girls' futures — including a dedicated Girls & STEM Impact Report examining why so many girls opt out of fields where they'd thrive.
Paired with Girls Without Limits, our research equips adults to challenge the messages that hold girls back.
Browse Research & Resources →Put the data to work.
Request The Girls' Index™ for your school, organization or newsroom — and turn insight into action for girls.