Originally Posted By: kcarlile
Education is crap if you don't live in an expensive area. School funding is tied to property tax.


Not necessarily true. You can live in an area with lots of industry which can make school districts rich. The houses near industrial areas also tend to be less expensive. In this instance, you are sacrificing a desirable neighborhood for a rich school district. I live in a coastal area, but the weather is a big drawback here. I would also not brag about our education here as we tend to value athletics more than education.