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GED Testing and Preparation
Horry County Schools Adult and Community Education WELCOMES you to our GED classes!
This program is an alternative means for adults to obtain a high school credential. The General Education Development (GED) test is a nationally recognized program. The test covers competencies in:
- Reasoning Through Language Arts
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Science
- Social Studies
A passing score of 145 is required to pass each section of the test. In South Carolina, you can be 16*, 17 or 18 and take the GED® test if you have a South Carolina Verification of School Withdrawal form completed by the principal or attendance supervisor of the last school you attended.
If you are 16 years old, you must be under the jurisdiction of DJJ or court order letter must be sent into the state GED® office in Columbia.
*** See the underage documents that are neccessary for approval under the Admissions tab ***
The GED test is administered throughout the year by the South Carolina State Department of Education.
It is given at various locations statewide.In Horry County, the GED test is given in the Conway & Myrtle Beach locations several times a year.
See GED policies & FAQ. Read more about the South Carolina GED.
Click on the following links to learn more about GED testing:Create a FREE account with the official GED website
What scores do I need to pass the GED?
Click on the following links for information and sample questions for specific subjects:
Math Reasoning
Math Study Guide
Language Arts
Language Arts Study Guide
Social Studies
Social Studies Study Guide
Science Questions
Science Study Guide
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Why is getting your GED important?
Obtaining your GED offers better chances of furthering your education. If you are interested in a college degree, getting your GED allows you better chances of being accepted into a program, which in turn has the potential to lead to greater financial earnings. GED graduates, on average, earn $2,040 more a year than high school dropouts. GED graduates who attend community colleges, on average, perform as well academically as high school graduates. According to the GED Testing Service, 98 percent of all U.S. colleges and universities accept applicants with a GED diploma or certificate in lieu of a traditional high school diploma.
