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I went to a rural public school and did quite alright for myself education-wise.
That being said, my kids will be going to Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, or private school.
I failed miserably in the public school system but that had nothing to do with the school and everything to do with my effort at the time. The same school that passed the likes of me then also graduated hundreds of highly qualified students. Later because of a requirement to work full and part time jobs I went to several non traditionally universities to achieve undergraduate and graduate degrees. Many of the more exclusive brick and mortar universities will look down their nose at a non-trad degree, but the reality is that in MOST instances where you got your degree isnt nearly as important as THAT you have your degree and are qualified to sit for the appropriate tests, boards, and/or panels. I have several individuals that work for me that have masters degrees from the state university. My doctorate from a nontraditional university still trumps them. I have done contract work with several hospitals and city government agencies...again...all that matters is if you can fill the squares and demonstrate an ability to do the job.
Point being...kids excell at public schools as well as private schools. Kids fail at private schools as well or are often graduated regardless of academic ability. What really matters is the internal motivation of the individual augmented by parent/authority figure involvement and support.