Massachusetts Is the Best State at Controlling Bullying
How does Massachusetts rate on controlling bullying at school?
WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015’s Best & Worst States at Controlling Bullying.
To identify the areas of the U.S. where bullying is most pervasive, WalletHub analyzed 42 states and the District of Columbia across nine key metrics, ranging from bullying incident rates online and on school property to the cost of truancy (lower attendance) for schools.
The Bullying Problem in Massachusetts (1=Lowest, 21=Avg.):
- 3rd – % of High School Students Bullied on School Property
- 9th – % of High School Students Bullied Online
- 1st – % of High School Students Involved in Physical Fight at School
- 1st – % of High School Students Who Missed School Out of Fear of Being Bullied
- 1st – % of High School Students Who Attempted Suicide
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