25 Safest School Districts In Georgia

ATLANTA, GA — Police, parents and educators are reviewing school safety measures following the Feb. 16 shooting rampage in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17, and social media threats of violence directed at several Atlanta area schools in the past week. One data compiler has revealed which Georgia school districts rank highest for safety.

Niche.com recently released its list of the Safest School Districts for 2018, which was created using information from the U.S. Department of Education, the FBI, parent reviews and other data. The top 25 honorees are mix of Atlanta area schools, including Buford in the top spot, plus City of Decatur and Marietta schools, along with those in other parts of the state.

Of the leader, Buford, one reviewer wrote: "I love Buford City Schools. The teachers and administration really care about the student's success. Many teachers at the high school are there before and after school to help students be successful. The students at the school work hard towards their grades and are involved in tons of activities. Whether it be on the fishing team or scoring the game winning touchdown, Buford is the place to be with all the clubs and sports."

To compile the ranking, 50 percent was based on parent and student surveys on health and safety. Student absenteeism, suspensions and expulsions were also factored into the rankings, well as percentage of students referred to law enforcement and school-related arrests.

Click here to learn more about how Niche.com created its list.

Here is a look at the top 25 safest school districts in Georgia, according to Niche.

1. Buford City Schools, Buford
2. Camden County Schools, Kingsland
3. Dalton City Schools, Dalton
4. Madison County Schools, Danielsville
5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Clarkston
6. Calhoun City Schools, Calhoun
7. Marion County Schools, Buena Vista
8. Georgia School for the Deaf, Cave Spring
9. Fannin County Schools, Blue Ridge
10. Georgia Academy for the Blind, Macon
11. Rome City Schools, Rome
12. Habersham County Schools, Clarkesville
13. Trion City Schools, Trion
14. Mitchell County Schools, Camilla
15. Tift County Schools, Tifton
16. Marietta City Schools, Marietta
17. Bremen City Schools, Bremen
18. Bacon County Schools, Alma
19. Decatur City Schools, Decatur
20. Hall County Schools, Gainesville
21. Gordon County Schools, Calhoun
22. Liberty County Schools, Hinesville
23. Berrien County Schools, Nashville
24. Cartersville City Schools, Cartersville
25. Monroe County Schools, Forsyth

Click here to see the full list from Niche.com.

SEE ALSO:

These Are The Top 100 Schools In Georgia For 2018, New List

Best Georgia High Schools For 2017: U.S. News And World Report

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