Unfortunately, where we are the bullying for being smart is the norm, not the exception. I know a number of people who have moved their children out of district becasue of this issue frown
From what I have heard it is even worse in middle and high school.
As for feeling it yourself - I can unfortunately welcome you to the club. I have a master's degree in physics and have had all sorts of comments and reactions once people find that out, most of the negative ones coming since moving here.