Just remember no option is set in stone and things can always change. You can always try for Grayson and have homeschooling as a back up plan if the licensing doesn't come through. You also have homeschool as a back up if the traveling to Grayson becomes onerous.
Public school can be very variable depending on the teacher, the school, the district, the state etc so everyone has very different experiences in that regard. Some parents have very positive stories but many do not. If intellectual peers is a big concern, and it generally is, that may not be easily found anywhere other than a dedicated gifted environment. You can certainly keep investigating your public options while utilizing Grayson or Homeschooling and if you find something that works all well and good.
A big part of the problem is the very individual nature of HG+ kids so what may suit one child very well may not be at all right for the next child. And what works at one age can need revision at another. I think the key is to stay flexible, be prepared to change tracks if something isn't working and keep all your options open. That is maybe not what you want to hear but there just isn't a one size fits all or one easy path with raising our kids. Once you come to terms with that it can be easier to accept that you will be working at this for a while yet.
