Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_98 (average VARCHAR, evening_gown VARCHAR, preliminaries VARCHAR, interview VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many average scores have preliminary scores over 9.25, interview scores more than 9.44, and evening gown scores of 9.77?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(average) FROM table_name_98 WHERE preliminaries > 9.25 AND interview > 9.44 AND evening_gown = 9.77