Crockett County Jail
884 S Cavakier Drive
Alamo, TN 38001
(731) 696-2121
Crockett County Resource Center
151 Conley Road
Alamo, TN 38001
(731) 696-4778
Putnam County Adult Learning Center
286 East Main St
Algood, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Workforce Adult Learning Center Cheatham
384 South Main Street
Ashland City, TN 37015
615-792-2520
Cleveland State C.C. at Athens
2580 Ingleside Avenue, Suite 100
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 473-2457
Athens Housing Authority
100 Clark Street
Athens, TN 37307
(423) 745-0341
TCAT Athens
1635 Technology Way
Athens, TN 37371
(423) 744-2814
Polk County Detention Facility
164 Industrial Access Circle
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 338-4527
Northeast State Community College
2425 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 323-0211
Madison-Haywood Development Center
615 Moss Lane
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-4404
Haywood County Adult Education
1 South Washington Ave.
Brownsville, TN 38012
731-772-8330
Pickett County Library
79 Pickett Square Annex
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-6281
Benton County Jail
116 Rosemary Ave.
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-6208
Smith County Adult Learning Center
123 SCMS Lane
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8246
Clay County Board of ED, AE Classroom
502 Brown Street
Celina, TN 38551
931-243-3310
Hickman County Adult Education
114 Church Street
Centerville, TN 37033
Dickson County Jail
150 Doyles Hill Drive
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 789-4109
Chattanooga State Community College
IMC-122, 4501 Amicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37323
(423) 697-3329
Clarksville Adult Education
430 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 542-5040
Workforce Adult Learning Center Clarksville
523 Madison Street Suite B
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 905-3539 x3539
Montgomery County Jail
120 Commerce Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-0615
Cleveland State Community College
3535 Adkisson Drive
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 473-2457
East Cleveland Elementary School
1450 Strawberry Lane
Cleveland, TN 37311
Bradley County Correctional
2290 Blythe Avenue SE
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 728-7366
Adult Education Anderson County
131 S Charles Blvd
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7323
Anderson County Detention Facility
308 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7100
Collierville Literacy Council
New Direction Church
114 Hwy 72 East
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-0288
American Job Center
119 Nashville Hwy
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 490-3811
Columbia State Community College
Jones Student Center, Room 162
1665 Hampshire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 540-2821
American Job Center Covington
877-C Highway 51 North
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 396-8800
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
1600 Highway 51 South
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-2528
Crossville Career Center
60 Ridley St
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7456
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crossville
910 Miller Avenue
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7502
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
3070 Highway 84 West
Crump, TN 38327
(731) 632-3393
Jefferson County Oakland Learning Center
201 West Dumplin Valley Road
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-9385
Jefferson County Jail
765 Justice Center Drive
Dandridge, TN 37725
Dayton Skills Center
200 4th Avenue, Suite 200
Dayton, TN 37321
Dickson Co Board of Education
220 Mclemore Street
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Workforce Adult Learning Center-Dickson
250 Beasley Drive
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-0229
Workforce Adult Learning Center-Dickson
250 Beasley Drive
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 905-3539 x3539
Stewart County Teacher Learning Center
110 Natcor Drive
Dover, TN 37058
931-232-5100
Sequatchie County Adult Learning Center
103 Heard Street
Dunlap, TN 37308
(423) 365-5020
Dyer County Correctional Work Center
401 East Cedar Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Dyersburg State Community College
Student Center
1510 Lake Road
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3355
Houston County Jail
3330 HWY 149
Erin, TN 37061
(931) 289-4613
Unicoi County Jail-Woman's Facility
1570 Jackson-Love Highway
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1858
Calvary Baptist Church
540 Adams Street
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-4926
Unicoi County Jail-Men's Facility
111 Church Street
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1858
Lincoln County Literacy Council
1600-A Wilson Parkway
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-0555
Motlow State Community College
1802 Winchester Highway, Room 68
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 393-1763
Workforce Adult Learning Center
118 Seabord Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 790-3311
Columbia State Community College
Administration Building RM323
1228 Liberty Pike
Franklin, TN 37067
(931) 540-2821
Southwestern CC - Macon Annex
5 West Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734
828.306.7001
Pellissippi State Community College
Blount County Campus, Room 197
2731 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 694-6752
Sumner County AE
1480 Nashville Pike Bldg 300
Gallatin, TN 37066
Volunteer State Community College
1480 Nashville Pike
Warf Building, Room 126
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-3484
Grand Junction Library
103 Washington Avenue
Grand Junction, TN 38039
(731) 764-2716
Greene County Workhouse
817 W. Summer Street
Greenville, TN 37743
(423) 798-1804
Walters State C.C.
215 North College Street
Greenville, TN 37745
(423) 585-6801
Roane State Community College
Technology Bldg Room T
203276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-4678
TCAT Harriman
1745 Harriman Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
CCA Trousdale
140 Macon Way
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 808-0400
Chester County Adult Education
1449 White Avenue
Henderson, TN 38340
Chester County Jail
333 Eric Bell Drive
Henderson, TN 38340
The Institute for Educational Volunteer Programs
4811 Lebanon Pike, suite #106
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 290-5567
Lewis County Jail
437 Swan Avenue
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-3018
TN Career Center Lewis County
25 Smith Avenue
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-3747
Humboldt Higher Education Center
1751 East Main St.
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-7226
Roane State Community College
Scott County Center
410 W.H. Swain Blvd.
Huntsville, TN 37756
(865) 481-2000 x4804
TCAT Huntsville-Oneida
355 Scott High Drive
Huntsville, TN 37756
(865) 376-3082 x6657
Scott County Jail
575 Scott High Drive
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2245
TCAT Jacksboro
265 Elkins Road
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(865) 415-2378
Campbell County Jail
610 Main Street
Jacksboro, TN 37757
TN American Job Center
1016 Main Street
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(865) 376-3082 x6657
TN Coll of Applied Technology
Main Building Room 112
2468 Technology Center Drive
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-0691
Lowell Thomas State Office Building
225 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Conference Room 1
Jackson, TN 38301
Jackson Madison County Library Program Room
433 East Lafayette St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 425-8600
Fentress County Adult Learning Center
209 N Main St
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-3802
Jefferson City Public Library
108 City Center Drive
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-9094
Northeast State at Johnson City
101 East Market Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 354-2587
Northeast State Community College
Blazier-Wilson Hall
222 W. Main Street
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 323-0211
Wilson Blazier NESCC
222 Main
Kingsport, TN 37660
423.354.2525
American Job Center
2700 Middlebrook Pike Suite 100
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-5500
TCAT Knoxville
1100 LIberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 415-2379
Pellissippi State Community College
Division Street Campus
3435 Division Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 694-6752
Pellissippi State Community College
Magnolia Avenue Campus, Room 148
1610 E. Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 694-6752
Pellissippi State Community College
Strawberry Plains Campus, Room 2700
7201 Strawberry Plains Pike
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 694-6752
Adult Ed Cedar Bluff
9047 Executive Park Drive, Suite 100
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 415-2379
Pelissippi St CC Rodger D. Wilson Det. Fac.
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 694-6752
Pellissippi State Community College
Educational Resource Center, Room 122
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 694-6752
Macon County Adult Learning Center
501 College Street
Lafeyette, TN 37083
615-666-2125
Roane State Community College
Cambell County Center
201 Independence Lane
Lafollette, TN 37766
(865) 481-2000 x4804
Columbia State Community College
1620 Springer Road
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 766-1600
Wilson County Jail
105 East High Street
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-5686
TCAT Wilson County
415 Tennessee Blvd
Lebanon, TN 37087
615-699-2224
Wilson County Fairgrounds
945 E Baddour Pkwy
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-2626
Roane State Community College
Loudon County Campus
100 West Broadway, Suite 131
Lenior City, TN 37771
(865) 481-2000 x4804
Marshall County Jail
209 N 1st Avenue
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-0555
Columbia State Community College
980 South Ellington Parkway
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-0351
TN Coll of Applied Technology
230 South Broad Street
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 424-0691
District 7 Adult Education
293 North Broad Street
Lexington, TN 38351
Perry County Adult Education
113 Factory Street
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-5012
Overton County Adult Learning Center
112 Bussell St
Livingston, TN 38501
(931) 823-7761
Everett Learning Opportunities Center
1500 Jett Road
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-9420
Blount County Justice Center
920 E Lamar Alexander PKWY, Room 074
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 273-5245
First United Methodist Church Outreach Building
200 W Main St
McMinnville, TN 37110
(931) 473-4419
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
241 Vo-Tech Drive, Bldg #1
McMinnville, TN 37110
(931) 474-8324
Impact Ministries
2025 Clifton Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 396-8800
Hopeworks at STCC - Gill Campus
3833 Mountain Terrace
Memphis, TN 38127
901-333-5000
Shelby County Testing
2930 Airways Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-2433
National College
2576 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 396-8800
HOPEWORKS
1187 East Holmes Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-8800
Southwest Tennessee Community College
5983 Macon Cove
Farris Building, Room 2182
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 333-5000
TCAT Morristown
821 West Louise Ave
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-5771
Walters State Community College
500 S. Davy Crockett Pky
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-6801
America's Career Center
1313 Old Fort Pkwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 898-8081
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center
940 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 898-7774
Tennessee State University
Avon Williams Campus, Room 270
330 10th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 963-7386
Goodwill Career Solutions Center
937 Herman St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 742-4151
Martha OBryan Center
Hope Building
711 South 7th Street
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 254-1791
Tennessee Dept of Labor & Workforce Development
220 French Landing Drive
1st Floor Tennessee Room
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 253-5868
Nashville YWCA
1608 Woodmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 983-5111
TN College of Applied Technology Nashville
100 White Bridge Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 425-5525
True Core Behavioral
279 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
National College
1638 Bell Road
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-3344
Roane State Community College
Oak Ridge Branch Campus, Testing Center Room B
112701 Briarcliff Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 481-2000 x4804
TN American Job Center
180 Eli Lane
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-9348
Lifechanger International
202 Sugar Hollow Road
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 548-9159
Bledsoe County Correctional Facility
243 Allen P Deakins Road
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 881-3251
AJC Giles County
125 S. Cedar Lane
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-9550
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
1233 East College Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-2422
TN College of Applied Technology
127 Industrial Dr
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-3368
Hawkins County Adult Education
954 McKinney Avenue
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-7629
University of Tennessee
Martin Selmer Center
1269 Tennessee Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 925-7821
Charlotte Boley Center
701 Industrial Park Drive
Selmer, TN 38375
731-453-5572
Sevier County Jail -Primary Annex
896 Old Knoxville HWY
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-4668
Sevier County Jail -Courthouse
137 Commerce Street
Sevierville, TN 37862
Sevier County Adult Learning Center
226 Cedar Street
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 281-2608
TN American Job Center
1216 Graduate Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 286-6386
Walters State Community College
1720 Old Newport Hwy
Maple Marshalls Hall Room 222
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 774-5800
Adult Learning Center
326 East Depot Street
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8635
DeKalb County Complex
722 S Congress Ave
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-2121
Motlow State Community College
5002 Motlow College Blvd
Smyrna, TN 37167
(931) 393-1763
Hancock County Jail
265 New Jail Street
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-2250
Fayette Literacy
211 W. Market Street
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 396-8800
UCHRA
826 Valley View Dr
Sparta, TN 38583
Northfield Workforce Development & Conference Center
5000 Northfield Lane
Door 300, Room 208
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 490-3834
Workforce Adult Learning Center
299 10th Avenue
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-7323
Springfield Baptist Church
400 North Main Street
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-3581
Sweetwater Public Library
210 Mayes Ave
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-5274
Walters State C.C. Claiborne Co. Campus
1325 Claiborne Street
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 585-6081
Northwest CC
960 State Route 212
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-5000
Dyersburg Sate CC (Gibson Co)
2071 US HWY 55 ByPass
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-1419
Gibson County Correctional Complex
301 North College Street
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-1121
Community Resource Center
421 E 2nd Street
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-0665
Motlow State Community College
6015 Ledford Mill Road
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931) 393-1763
Old West Middle School
301 Decherd Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931) 454-2638
TN American Job Center
155 Grand Vista Drive Suite 4
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2400
Roane State Community College
Morgan County Campus
150 Longview Drive
Wartburg, TN 37887
(865) 354-3000
Morgan County Career Center
1111 Knoxville HWY
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-3060
Wayne County Courthouse
100 Court Circle
Waynesboro, TN 38485
Wayne County Jail
1016 Andrew Jackson Drive
Waynesboro, TN 38485
Hardeman Co Correctional Facility
2520 Union Springs Road
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-6000
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
1685 Highway 64
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 772-8160
Whiteville Correctional Facility
1440 Union Springs Road
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-9400
Motlow State Community College
Franklin County Annex- Winches
830 Dinah Shore Blvd.
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 393-1763
Townsend Center
910 South Shepard Street
Winchester, TN 38398
Cannon County BOE
301 W Main St
Woodbury, TN 37190
(615) 563-5752
Tennessee State HiSET Exam Eligibility Requirements
- You do not have to be a resident of Tennessee.
- You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- You must be 18 years old or older. However, if you are 17 you can take the test with an age waiver signed by the Director of Schools. Other rules may apply so be sure to check for additional requirements.
- Cost: $15 (per subtest); $75 (total)
- Passing score: 8 in each sub-test with a combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the HiSET exam’s accommodations page.
- After you pass the test, the State of Tennessee will award you a HiSET certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a HiSET in Tennessee.
In Tennessee, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the HiSET exam. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a HiSET certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Tennessee HiSET exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
115 minutes
Social Studies
90 minutes
Science
90 minutes
Language Arts
150 minutes
Total
7 hours, 41 minutes
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
46
Social Studies
35
Science
34
Language Arts
46
The HiSET exam in Tennessee is $32 per subject, or $128 for the full test.
A passing score on the Tennessee HiSET exam is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects.
You can retake each subject up to 3 times without waiting. The fourth retake requires a 60 day waiting period. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes ($12 per retake instead of $32). To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price of $32, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.
The Tennessee HiSET exam must be taken at an official Tennessee HiSET testing center. You can find the closest center to you on our list of Tennessee testing centers.
You do not have to be a resident of Tennessee to take the test in Tennessee.
You can find the closest Tennessee HiSET testing center near you here.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17 you can get a waiver from your local School Board.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the HiSET test’s accommodations page.
To get a copy of your Tennessee HiSET transcript, you can request it through the HiSET ETS testing service.
In Tennessee, you can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the HiSET exam. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a HiSET certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The Tennessee HiSET exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 minutes |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
The HiSET exam in Tennessee is $32 per subject, or $128 for the full test.
A passing score on the Tennessee HiSET exam is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects.
You can retake each subject up to 3 times without waiting. The fourth retake requires a 60 day waiting period. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes ($12 per retake instead of $32). To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price of $32, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.
The Tennessee HiSET exam must be taken at an official Tennessee HiSET testing center. You can find the closest center to you on our list of Tennessee testing centers.
You do not have to be a resident of Tennessee to take the test in Tennessee.
You can find the closest Tennessee HiSET testing center near you here.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17 you can get a waiver from your local School Board.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the HiSET test’s accommodations page.
To get a copy of your Tennessee HiSET transcript, you can request it through the HiSET ETS testing service.
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