It depends on the school and location. Some public will adopt uniforms, but it almost never happens in high school. read more
Students in private schools usually wear uniforms. Some public school districts, usually inner city, have adopted the policy of wearing uniforms to avoid problems such as gang colors and theft of highly sought after items of clothing. read more
There are private schools that also have a set school uniform but is done in a form tradition and discipline to make every one the same. when public schools require uniforms, they do it for financial reasons (school doesn’t want rich kids making fun of poor kids clothing). read more
In America, where a majority of schools do not have a uniform, roughly 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. This might not be directly linked to what they’re wearing, but having a uniform can be a safety net for many students who might otherwise suffer from bullying. read more