http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/410113/Relocating-to-the-Huntsville--Athens-area-and-very-worried-about-the-school-system-there-it-dosent-look-prom We will be relocating from the Pensacola Beach area and after looking at the public schools testing scores and the parent comments for even the hightest ranked schools don't look overly promising! I'm feeling as though Private may be the only way to go. We are a very traditional family that still beleive that Christmas is Christmas and the Pledge should be said at the beginning of school each day. Our child currently attends a VERY EXCELLENT Charter school. Very traditional! I'm from the Left Coast as much as I hate to admit it and I don't want my child being consumed by that way of thought!!! Do any of you have any suggestions for A GREAT SCHOOL???? Please help!!! Thanks so much! GreatSchools en-us Iamnotinsane With the the recent consolidation of schools and the decentralization of public housing, be very careful about Southeast Huntsville City Schools. ALL of them. Huntsville City School system remains under ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/410113/Relocating-to-the-Huntsville--Athens-area-and-very-worried-about-the-school-system-there-it-dosent-look-prom?cpage=1#comment_436211 5100.436211 Thu, 28 May 2009 20:29:59 -0700 ucsb1996 Huntsville City Schools are either very bad or very good (Hampton Cove Elementary, Hampton Cove Middle, Huntsville High, & Grissom are very good). Madison City Schools are either average or ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/410113/Relocating-to-the-Huntsville--Athens-area-and-very-worried-about-the-school-system-there-it-dosent-look-prom?cpage=1#comment_436150 5100.436150 Thu, 28 May 2009 19:09:35 -0700 Iamnotinsane There is no legislation in Alabama allowing for charter schools so that speaks loudly about the influence the teachers unions have on the teaching process. Yes, the superintendent deserves the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/410113/Relocating-to-the-Huntsville--Athens-area-and-very-worried-about-the-school-system-there-it-dosent-look-prom?cpage=1#comment_420201 5100.420201 Wed, 06 May 2009 10:13:50 -0700 floralmom You have good reason to be worried! My children attend Huntsville City Schools, and I have to say that I believe Madison City Schools are far better. They are in ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/410113/Relocating-to-the-Huntsville--Athens-area-and-very-worried-about-the-school-system-there-it-dosent-look-prom?cpage=1#comment_419985 5100.419985 Wed, 06 May 2009 01:54:14 -0700