https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/count-of-schools-within-each-buffer-ring/m-p/1353139#M4688 <P>Greetings everyone!</P><P>I've come across a challenge and attempted to address it using both ArcGIS Desktop and QGIS. I have point data representing schools and villages, with multiple buffers created around the villages. My goal is to ascertain the count of schools within each buffer ring independently, shedding light on the number of schools situated within each distinct buffer ring.</P><P>Your assistance is greatly appreciated!</P><P>Warm Regards,</P><P>R</P> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:54:47 GMT rrjs67 2023-11-24T12:54:47Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/count-of-schools-within-each-buffer-ring/m-p/1353139#M4688 <P>Greetings everyone!</P><P>I've come across a challenge and attempted to address it using both ArcGIS Desktop and QGIS. I have point data representing schools and villages, with multiple buffers created around the villages. My goal is to ascertain the count of schools within each buffer ring independently, shedding light on the number of schools situated within each distinct buffer ring.</P><P>Your assistance is greatly appreciated!</P><P>Warm Regards,</P><P>R</P> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:54:47 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/count-of-schools-within-each-buffer-ring/m-p/1353139#M4688 rrjs67 2023-11-24T12:54:47Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/count-of-schools-within-each-buffer-ring/m-p/1353215#M4689 <P>Just forget the buffers - use&nbsp;<A href="https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/tool-reference/analysis/near.htm" target="_blank">https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/tool-reference/analysis/near.htm</A></P><P>You can join the tables after using nearFID - giving you the closest village name.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:06:50 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/count-of-schools-within-each-buffer-ring/m-p/1353215#M4689 DavidPike 2023-11-24T20:06:50Z