Each of the four GED subjects is scored on its own, from 100 to 200. Here’s what the numbers mean and what to do with them.

The score levels

Score	Level
Below 145	Not passing yet
145 to 164	Pass (high school equivalency)
165 to 174	GED College Ready
175 to 200	GED College Ready + Credit, which could qualify you for up to 10 college credit hours

You need at least 145 on every subject (Math, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies and Science) to earn the credential. Scores don’t average across subjects: a 170 in one can’t make up for a 140 in another.

How many questions do you need right?

GED Testing Service doesn’t publish how many questions you need right, because the score is scaled across test forms. The best guide is the official GED Ready practice test: a score in the green “likely to pass” range suggests you’re ready for that subject. It’s also required before you can schedule the online test.

If you don’t pass a subject

You only retake the subject you didn’t pass; your passing scores stay. Retake rules and fees can depend on your state, so check the current policy on GED.com before you schedule a retake.

Using your scores

• College: College Ready scores can let you skip placement tests or remedial courses at some colleges, and College Ready + Credit can earn college credit where schools accept it. Ask the college.
• Jobs: employers and most colleges accept the GED credential in place of a high school diploma.

See also the GED test guide and the GED Math practice test.