Bedminster, Bernardsville Schools Ranking In Bullying, Violence

BERNARDSVILLE/BEDMINSTER, NJ — Bullying, violence, and vandalism happen everywhere, even Bernardsville and Bedminster.

The state Department of Education released its list of public schools with bullying and violent episodes for the 2016-17 school year.

Somerset Hills Regional School District had 8 incidents, or 1.48 incidents per 100 students, of violence, vandalism, weapons, drug use, and bullying, according to the report.

Bedminster Township School District had 2 incidents, or 0.37 incidents per 100 students, of violence, vandalism, weapons, drug use, and bullying, according to the report.

Somerset County Vocational School had 2 incidents, or 2.43 incidents per 100 students, of violence, vandalism, weapons, drug use, and bullying, according to the report.

The figures, compiled annually from data received from school districts across the state, were recently released as part of the Department of Education's 2016-17 district performance reports.

To view the entire list, click here.

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