What Is a Good GED Score?

Most sections of the GED test are multiple choice.

A GED, or graduate education development, certificate is the equivalent of a high school diploma. The GED test is administered only at specific locations and may not be taken online.

Scoring

There are five sections to the GED: writing skills, literature and arts, mathematics, social studies and science. Although each section of the test is scored independently to compile a total score, test-takers must get a minimum score in each section in order to pass the test. Each GED test has a maximum of 800 points.

Minimum Requirements

GED test-takers must get a minimum score of 410 on each section, with an average of 450 on all of the tests, according to an article from the Essential Education Corp.

Interpretation

Test scores can translate into a grade point average. Scores of 401 to 500 are equivalent to a 2.0 to 2.9 GPA, between 501 and 600 equal a 3.0 to 3.4 GPA and 601 to 700 mean a 3.5 to 3.7 GPA. Scores of 701 to 800 are equivalent to a 3.8 to 4.0 GPA.

References

• Math and Reading Help: Practice GED Test
• Essential Education Corp.: Passing the GED Test
• TestPrepPractice: Average GED Scores