how often do school shootings happen in america

In America, school shootings that result in injuries or deaths occur frequently, with recent data showing 9 such shootings in 2025 so far, and about 230 since 2018. In 2022, there were 46 school shootings with injuries or deaths, the highest number since the 1999 Columbine shooting. On average, between 2013 and 2021, the United States experienced just over 87 school shootings per year, resulting in about 28 deaths and 59 injuries annually. This means school shootings happen regularly, with multiple incidents throughout the year in the U.S. alone.