Hi Jill.
In hindsight:
If we had the option of moving just about anywhere when our kids were starting out, I would have shopped for the best location to move. At the time, I would have thought relocation for a school as some form of hyper-parenting.
The most important aspect, IMO, is the attitude of the administrators and resulting school culture. The best situation may have very little to do with state mandates and district funding. I think that subject and/or grade acceleration is more desirable than a gifted enrichment pull-out especially for highly + gifted.
Good luck.
