The ones I have known were just normal kids and at a higher level of learning than their public school friends that were in the same grade. Talking about Midlothian public schools btw

I went from public to private to home school to private to back to home school. Each had it's advantages. For me I learned a heck of a lot more when home schooled and it was really hard. I learned more in home school then in any college course and definitely public school. The other advantage was time, I spent only four hours a day home schooling! I was able to internship as a welder, carpenter and small engine mechanic. It was awesome to have so much free time as a kid!

The home school crowd I was introduced to were very socially awkward and the parents seemed very much in control of the kids, almost fanatical in a way. They sheltered the kids from the real world to the point were 10th graders had the innocence of a 5th grader, it was definitely different. My mom and some others weren't this way but the majority I knew were.

Private school has a heavier work load then public and you don't get away with late assignments, disrespectful attitudes or appearance. Public school was a joke, even the AP classes weren't that hard but public prepares you more socially, has way more sports, school bus and cafeteria. The counseling was superior as well.

That being said, my kids did public for awhile but I have them in a private school now. I can tell a big difference in their work load and they are at least 2 years ahead of their age in maturity compared to their neighborhood friends. I mean how many 5th graders know the constitution and how the government works? He has the declaration of independence memorized. They memorize 20 word and their definitions for spelling weekly. It sounds over the top but kids are smart and his memorization is so developed it doesn't take him long.

Public schools have their problems on the adminstration level, but the real problem is the parents of the students. They don't care. Teachers give up. I have 6 public school teachers in my family 3 with 20+ years. They told me to take my kids out of public schools. They told me they can't fail a kid, even if they turn in a blank paper. Horror stories upon stories. The teachers are great but the parents dont care.

One last thing. My Mom was amazing, a hard worker and extremely intelligent. No way I could of done what she did. It takes a person like that to be a great home school teacher. Thanks Mom for always putting me first!!

I don’t know any stats overall regarding home schooling but I have 3 nieces
And 1 nephew that were homeschooled in the metromess area and all are very successful and not socially awkward at all. An awesome group of young adults actually.