What do my scores mean?
Your official GED transcript contains two sets of
numbers: standard scores and percentile ranks. The standard scores make it possible
to compare scores across tests and test forms. Standard scores range from 200-800.
To pass the test in Alabama, you must earn a standard score of at least 410 on each
of the five tests and an average standard score of at least 450 on the test battery.
The percentile rank makes it possible to compare your performance on each one of
the tests with the performance of graduating high school seniors. The higher the
percentile rank, the better your performance.
Example: Kelly's total score after completing all five of the GED Tests is 2,850;
her average standard score is 570. The percentile rank for that score is 77. The
percentile rank of "77" means that Kelly has outperformed 77 out of 100 graduating
high school seniors. Such a score places Kelly in the top 25 percent (100-77=23)
of graduating U.S. high school seniors in terms of her general academic skills and
knowledge.