The restructuring of Dundee schools could result in rural children being bullied, it has been claimed.
Primary school pupils from Longforgan and Inchture have the choice to go on to either Menzieshill High or Perth High.
But if proposals to close Menzieshill High go ahead, children would be sent to either Baldragon Academy or Perth.
Longforgan parents have voiced their concerns that children would be singled out at Baldragon because of their rural background.
And they fear that transport would be a problem due to the long distances pupils would have to travel.
A public meeting attended by parents, councillors and public figures was held in Inchture.
Lianne Laing, chairwoman of Longforgan Primary Parent Council, was one of the attendees.
She said: “Putting children from a small rural area into an urban school with high levels of deprivation would single them out.
“With Menzieshill High it was OK, because there was a large number of rural kids all together, but if it closes they may be split up.
“The options then would be travelling 20 miles to Perth or getting two buses to Baldragon Academy.”
Dundee City Council education convener Stewart Hunter said no definitive answers about transport can be given until a final decision is made.
He said: “I’m confident that if the closure of Menzieshill High does go ahead, then appropriate transport arrangements would be put in place.
“I can understand parents’ concerns about Baldragon if they have never had any involvement with the school and only have inspection reports to go on.
“But at previous meetings the head has given reassurance that any new pupils will be welcomed and full support will be given.”