Safety scores and transparency grades from federal incident data · 2021-22 collection
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| SCHOOL | DISTRICT | GRADES | STUDENTS | SAFETY SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary | Avery County Schools | PK–05 | 84 | 77 | A |
| Newland Elementary | Avery County Schools | PK–05 | 193 | 56 | A |
| Avery County High | Avery County Schools | 09–12 | 579 | 40 | A |
| Avery Middle | Avery County Schools | 06–08 | 258 | 18 | A |
| Blue Ridge High School | Avery County Schools | 06–12 | 14 | — insufficient data | A |