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Purpose: This study was conducted for the purpose of determining whether the interaction between gender and family economic status affects the experience of being a victim of school violence, after adjusting for covariates. Methods: The study analyzed the data from the ‘2022 Survey on the Human Rights of Children and Adolescents.’ A total of 5,732 middle and high school students were included in the analysis. Descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient, and ANCOVA were performed using SAS 9.2. Results: The univariate analysis showed that certain groups had a significantly higher likelihood of experiencing school violence victimization: middle school students, males, those from low socioeconomic backgrounds & with no support system, and those displaying symptoms of depression or anxiety (p<.001 for all). Additionally, students who reported experiences of neglect, negative school life, or low self-esteem were also at higher risk (p<.001 for all). When considering factors such as school level, support systems, depression, anxiety, experiences of neglect, overall school life, and self-esteem, a significant interaction between gender and family economic status was observed (p=.017). In particular, among boys the likelihood of being a victim of school violence was higher in the order of lower, higher, and middle economic levels of family. On the other hand, for girls family economic status did not appear to correlate with their experience of school violence victimization. Conclusion: The interaction between gender and family economic status was confirmed in the analysis. Notably, boys from low socioeconomic backgrounds exhibited the highest risk of becoming victims of school violence. Therefore, it is essential to identify this group as high-risk and implement targeted interventions to address their specific vulnerabilities.