Safety scores and transparency grades from federal incident data · 2021-22 collection
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| SCHOOL | DISTRICT | GRADES | STUDENTS | SAFETY SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawmills Elementary | Caldwell County Schools | PK–05 | 298 | 67 | A |
| Dudley Shoals Elementary | Caldwell County Schools | PK–05 | 427 | 65 | A |
| Baton Elementary | Caldwell County Schools | PK–05 | 344 | 30 | A |
| Granite Falls Middle | Caldwell County Schools | 06–08 | 554 | 28 | A |
| Gateway School | Caldwell County Schools | 06–12 | 52 | 4 | A |
| Granite Falls Elementary | Caldwell County Schools | PK–05 | 553 | — insufficient data | F |