Homeschooled highschooler, want to hear what makes public school worth it

I enjoy it because I have so much time to focus on bettering myself along with not dealing with unnecessary stress. I still have many issues like everyone else but hey,at least I can deal with it in a healthy manner. My reason for making this post tho is because I've been thinking about public school. I've never been social or fit in, but was just bullied. . I don't know what good throwing myself into highschool with hundreds of other kids will do but it's definitely a thought. Do you guys genuinely think it's worth it, and does it really mess up your mental health like people say it does? I have friends yes, tho online I've known the closest for 2 years and we talk a lot. I appreciate any replies 💜