If i were approached with this question, i probably would say i'm not so sure. It could depend on what the average is. But of course, there are times when I feel like a jerk and just claim i'm smart AF. It might be because i've reached a particular level of education or the folks i see around and perceive as 'average'.
It's simply human nature though, everyone wants to get to that point where they can look at the sea of heads and be proud they know just a bit more than the 'average' joe once in a while.
Good read, sir.