What do you think of the schools in South Riding?

[Anonymous]

TIA!

[Anonymous]

bump

[Anonymous]

Idk, we couldn't get past the terrible airplane noise when
we were househunting, so we crossed the area off our list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Idk, we couldn't get past the terrible airplane noise when
we were househunting, so we crossed the area off our list.

Wow. Good to know about the airplane noise. Thanks. OP here.

[Anonymous]

FYI, don't know your commuting route but 50 is a NIGHTMARE even during non-rush hours.

[Anonymous]

I live in FFX- so dont know first hand. From what I hear the schools are OK to Good.

I think peer group in SR ( similar socio economic background, etc) has a positive impact on overall school experience.

Still, I would not trade that positive aspect for the commute, even to Tysons.

[Anonymous]

Frankly, I have not heard anyone ever complain about SR schools, so I assume they are pretty good.

[Anonymous]

Only 50% of Freedom High School (South Riding) kids achieve a score on their AP tests that gives them college credit. Not nearly as good as McLean and Madison, at 70% and 60%, respectively. You'll have a much better location and commute closer in, too.

[Anonymous]

OP, where are you and your DH commuting to? Route 50 is a disaster.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Only 50% of Freedom High School (South Riding) kids achieve a score on their AP tests that gives them college credit. Not nearly as good as McLean and Madison, at 70% and 60%, respectively. You'll have a much better location and commute closer in, too.

Let's put this in perspective.

A 50% pass rate is probably still among the top 3-5% of high schools in the country. Freedom's also Group AA, which may appeal if you prefer smaller high schools.

If DW wants to stay at home and DH is a mere mortal, it's a hell of a lot easier to do so in South Riding than in Vienna (and I say this as a resident of the latter).

Is there a move to do unto 50 (at least up through Route 28) what is being/has been done to 7 and 28? If you work at points west of Fair Lakes, it is at least tolerable. If you work further in, then yeah, I can see South Riding not working too well.