Split

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I guess my question is this...

 

Everyone keeps saying that Alcoa, Maryville (I'll add Fulton into the mix) are the exceptions. Why? What makes them different? If they are public schools, don't they have the same funds as the others? If they have a booster club, can't the others do the same? If they have an open zone, don't other schools? What do they have or what do they do that makes them different than all the other public schools? And, if they are different (because they are rural or have more money or whatever) aren't they in the same boat as the advantages that private schools have over the non private? Isn't this the same "choice" problem as was brought up by another poster about choosing between school "A" with a not so good program that is public and school "B" that is private with a good one? Wouldn't a kid make the same choice between school "A" and Alcoa? or Maryville? Why aren't they thrown in the mix? I don't know if it is fair to pick and choose what public schools are "hurt" by the private schools. You guys want a split, but then you will still have to contend with these powerhouses that somehow get the job done and still are public schools. I guess I am a bit confused or I guess niave.

 

I am a strong proponent of success breeding success. These schools do a great job at what they do (at least from an outsider's view).