I know that you, Jesushelper, went to a public school and so did I (in the states).
However Public schools are NOT the way they used to be, they are a horrible place to put your kids especially in middle and high school. My kids go to a private christian school, I work part time to keep them at that school and if we come to a point where we cannot afford it anymore I would homeschool before I go near a public school. It really doesn't matter where you live, they are all the same!