LOL, there is a vast difference between "using the experiences of others as our only guide" (which no one asked you to do) and discrediting others' authentic lived experiences if/when they do not match your own, by stating that they are "out of proportion to the reality in the school."

For future readers of this thread, here is a brief roundup of a few related discussions on public school experiences:
- Our local public high school (May 2015)
- Success Stories of HG+ in Pubic Schools? (March 2014)
- Public or private school? (Nov 2013)
- How do you feel about the public school system? (Oct 2013)

Here are some posts with expert resources on "school fit" including choosing a school, and advocacy.