GED Passing Score and Score Chart
The GED passing score is 145 on each of the four subjects, which are scored 100 to 200. You need 145 or more on all four. 165–174 is GED College Ready, and 175–200 is GED College Ready + Credit.
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GED score chart
The four subjects are Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, Social Studies. Each one is scored on its own.
| Score | Result | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 175–200 | GED College Ready + Credit | Could be eligible for college credit (up to 10 credit hours per ged.com); credit set by each college. |
| 165–174 | GED College Ready | Shows skills needed to start college-level courses; may allow skipping placement tests or remedial courses. |
| 145–164 | Pass / High School Equivalency | Minimum score of 145 on each of the four subjects earns the high school equivalency credential. |
| 100–144 | Below Passing | Scored lower than 145 on a subject; that subject must be retaken. |
Can a high score make up for a low one?
Score 145 or higher on all four subjects. Scores are not averaged, so a high score in one subject can't make up for a low score in another.
Source: ged.com, checked 2026-11-01Does the passing score change by state?
No state changes the 145 passing score, but 5 states add a test, such as a civics test, on top of the four subjects. See the list on the GED score calculator page.
Sources: ged.com and nd.gov, checked 2026-11-01College credit
GED College Ready + Credit (175-200) may make a test-taker eligible for up to 3 credits in Math, 3 in Science, 3 in Social Studies and 1 in English (ged.com's college-ready page says Humanities), per recommendations from the ACE CREDIT team. Colleges decide whether to award it.
Source: ged.com, checked 2026-11-01GED score calculator · HiSET score calculator · GED rules by state