What is it like being an alumni of a school that’s underfunded or neglected? Even if the school is “good” (as in well funded or private), does the learning environment reflect that? Also, the dark side of American schools (shootings) dampens peace of mind for parents since at any given moment some gun wielding individual can storm in murdering those inside (students, teachers, custodians, etc.)
Maybe in some ways it’s better, but being pushed to spend 4 hours a night on homework and encouraged to think it would be the end of the world if you get a bad grade on an exam really sucks.