You kids head to school every day and assume they're being well cared for.

And while New Jersey's schools typically rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.

For many youngsters, instead of worrying about passing the next test or having fun at recess, going to school every day is a downright awful experience.

From rampant bullying to widespread violence, some schools in the Garden State are simply brutal.

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Forget the Stereotypes

A recent analysis by Townsquare Media determined the 30 schools in New Jersey with the highest rates of violence and the 30 schools with the most reported cases of bullying.

And if you think that high schools in cities in Camden, Trenton, Newark, and Atlantic City are automatically at the top of these lists, think again.

Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City NJ - Photo: Chris Coleman
Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City NJ - Photo: Chris Coleman
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Shocking Results

Among the top ten most violent schools in New Jersey are some middle schools — some in rural areas — and several charter schools.

As for bullying, you'll likely be shocked at how many elementary and middle schools made this list.

Top 30 schools most violent schools in New Jersey

These are the schools in New Jersey with the highest rates of violence. The rankings are based on the annual School Performance Reports for the 2021-22 school year. New Jersey 101.5 ranked the schools based on the rate of reported violent incidents per 100 students. Schools with enrolment less than 100 are excluded.

Gallery Credit: New Jersey 101.5

Top 30 schools in NJ with the biggest bullying problem

These are the schools in New Jersey with the highest rates of bullying. The rankings are based on the annual School Performance Reports for the 2021-22 school year. New Jersey 101.5 ranked the schools based on the rate of reported bullying incidents per 100 students. Schools with enrolment less than 100 are excluded.

Gallery Credit: New Jersey 101.5

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