To get into *a* college in the Southeast, you might find some open-enrollment institutions that don't require standardized tests at all. However, to get into a more selective college, you'll need a much higher score. A good estimate for a *moderately* selective college might be an SAT score around 1100-1200 or an ACT score around 24-27, but even that's a broad generalization. More selective schools will require significantly higher scores.
To determine what score you need, you need to:
1. Identify specific colleges: Research colleges in the Southeastern US that interest you.
2. Check their admission requirements: Look at each college's website. Their admissions section will usually specify average SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, or minimum requirements (though minimums are often just the floor, not a guarantee of acceptance). Some may be test-optional or test-blind.
3. Consider your overall application: Remember that colleges consider much more than just test scores. GPA, coursework rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation all play a significant role in the admission decision.
In short, there's no magic number. Research individual colleges to understand their specific expectations.