Safety scores and transparency grades from federal incident data · 2021-22 collection
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| SCHOOL | DISTRICT | GRADES | STUDENTS | SAFETY SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rand Road Elementary | Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 466 | 50 | A |
| Polenta Elementary | Johnston County Public Schools | PK–05 | 1,021 | 49 | A |
| Timber Drive Elementary | Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 293 | 46 | A |
| Vandora Springs Elementary | Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 505 | 44 | A |
| Fuller Elementary | Wake County Schools | KG–05 | 369 | 43 | A |
| Bryan Road Elementary | Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 504 | 38 | A |
| Garner High | Wake County Schools | 09–12 | 1,699 | 34 | A |
| East Garner Elementary | Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 503 | 32 | A |
| Aversboro Elementary | Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 380 | 31 | A |
| Creech Road Elementary | Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 505 | 30 | A |
| Cleveland Middle | Johnston County Public Schools | 06–08 | 974 | 21 | A |
| West View Elementary | Johnston County Public Schools | PK–05 | 922 | 19 | A |
| South Garner High | Wake County Schools | 09–12 | 1,791 | 18 | A |
| East Garner Middle | Wake County Schools | 06–08 | 1,304 | 18 | A |
| North Garner Middle | Wake County Schools | 06–08 | 980 | 12 | A |