Miss Teen USA 1997 Preliminary competition Preliminary competition

| State_ | Interview | Swimsuit | Evening_gown | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8.15 | 8.39 | 8.14 | 8.23 |
| Rhode Island | 8.16 | 8.33 | 8.08 | 8.19 |
| South Carolina | 9.12 | 8.95 | 8.76 | 8.94 |
| South Dakota | 8.71 | 7.42 | 8.19 | 8.11 |
| Tennessee | 9.26 | 9.49 | 9.27 | 9.34 |
| Texas | 8.77 | 9.03 | 8.93 | 8.91 |
| Utah | 8.90 | 8.57 | 8.46 | 8.64 |
| Vermont | 7.97 | 8.10 | 8.00 | 8.02 |
| Virginia | 9.25 | 9.43 | 8.99 | 9.22 |
| Washington | 8.43 | 8.93 | 8.47 | 8.61 |
| West Virginia | 8.50 | 7.85 | 8.39 | 8.25 |
| Wisconsin | 8.87 | 8.45 | 8.80 | 8.71 |
| Wyoming | 8.31 | 8.24 | 7.61 | 8.05 |