Kentucky GED success surpasses national rate

Beshear announces more Kentuckians are obtaining their GED, state pass rate exceeds national rate

In the last state fiscal year, 3,106 Kentuckians have obtained their GED — a 2.5% increase from the year prior. Similarly, while the national pass rate is 74%, the governor announced that Kentucky's is 78%.

'First step to a brighter future': Kentucky GED pass rate rises 2.5% in latest fiscal year

More Kentuckians have earned their GED since Gov. Andy Beshear waived the testing fee in his first term, according to the governor's office.

Kentucky GED success surpasses national rate

In the last state fiscal year alone, 3,106 Kentuckians have got their GED. Services are available in all 120 counties.

More than 14,000 Kentuckians have earned GED following 2020 state fee waiver, increased access - NKyTribune

Since waiving its GED testing fee in 2020, more Kentuckians without a high school diploma are earning their GED, with a success rate that surpasses the national average. Since January 2020, 25,269 Kentuckians, 99% of all Kentucky GED test takers, have taken advantage of the free GED promo to begin their path toward earning their high school equivalency certification. In the last state fiscal year alone, 3,106 Kentuckians have obtained their GED,…