I think, perhaps, this may be a question of, better than before but not perfect. If the money went with the kids, rather than only having good schools/educatirs in higher property tax neighborhoods, I don't see why enterprising individuals who are perhaps FROM those more dangerous neighborhoods wouldn't offer something better than what already exists, and perhaps some students/families who are committed to a higher level of education would opt for bussing. Or perhaps a good deal of education could be obtained online.