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And, based on the fact two family members teach (taught) in public schools and you went to one that you judged 'good' means that every public school in in the country is 'good'???

No. Of course some are bad. But the "American schools are horrible" is a junk slogan.

The how come such a large percentage of high school graduates can't pass an eighth grade level test; can't find the United States on a globe; can't accurately tell in what century the Civil War took place; or, who is the Vice President of the United States.

Because they didn't study and didn't take the initiative to get the most out of their education. And because the parents let them slack off and not learn these things.

My parents pushed me to do my best and wouldn't accept any less than that.

There were kids in my class who probably didn't know what century the Civil War took place. Were we taught about the Civil War? Yes. Where were they when the lesson was taught? Goofing off, skipping class, and probably making fun of me because I was actually taking my books home to do homework.

Can we blame the school? Nope. The parents let those kids jack around and get a D in history.

When upwrds of 90% of srtudents fall into the categories I described, I can't give a whole lot of credence to your statements of certainty.

I would suggest you do a bit wider research on the subject than just your personal observation kind.