Well if we are using anecdotes and personal experiences, which seem to be the most popular form of analysis in some arguments, let me add that I had an excellent state education and remember all but one (sadistic) teacher with great affection and respect.

I haven't yet found any evidence, and certainly not on this forum, to change MY opinion of schools in general

However, ask me if I would have preferred 2 weeks of irresonsibility, sun and sand in Spain or hockey on a freezing cold playing field followed by calculus while my parents enjoyed themselves without me and ......... :)