"School Safety Concerns Mount: New Data Reveals Alarming Rise in K-12 Shootings Across the US As the 2025-2026 academic year comes to a close, a disturbing trend has emerged in the United States. According to the latest statistics from Statista, a staggering number of K-12 school shootings have occurred across the country, leaving educators, parents, and students on edge. From California to New York, no state has been immune to the devastating effects of gun violence in schools. With the data showing a concerning increase in school shootings, policymakers and education officials are left to grapple with the complex issue of school safety and the role of gun control in preventing such tragedies. Dive into the statistics to see which states have been hit the hardest by the scourge of school violence."
Number of K-12 school shootings by state in the U.S. 2026 Statista