{"id":2087,"date":"2025-11-07T13:16:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/?post_type=faqs&p=2087"},"modified":"2025-11-07T13:16:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:16:49","slug":"what-is-the-lowest-score-on-a-ged","status":"publish","type":"faqs","link":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/what-is-the-lowest-score-on-a-ged\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Lowest Score on a GED?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The lowest score on a GED is 100\u2014the minimum possible on the scaled scoring system used for each of the four subject tests. The GED (General Educational Development) exam scores every subject\u2014Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies\u2014on a scale from 100 to 200. Therefore, the lowest score on a GED you can receive in any single subject is 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This score indicates minimal performance and falls far below the passing threshold of 145. While rare, a 100 can occur if a test taker answers very few questions correctly or leaves most items blank. Importantly, the GED does not issue scores below 100, even for incomplete or skipped exams\u2014100 is the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding What the Lowest Score Means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lowest score on a GED of 100 does not reflect raw question count. Because the GED uses scaled scoring<\/a>, your result is adjusted based on question difficulty and item weighting. You could answer some questions correctly and still receive a low score if they were the easiest items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you score below 145 in any subject, you do not pass that section\u2014but you can retake it. Your scores in other subjects (if 145+) remain valid permanently. There is no penalty beyond the retake fee and waiting period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid a very low score:<\/p>\n\n\n\n