Tell me why I should pay extra for Arlington High Schools

[Anonymous]

Among at least some of us in Arlington, Wakefield's reputation is quite good. It is considered to be a more nurturing environment than the other two. My friends with kids at Wakefield are very happy (certainly happier than I am, further north).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If commute (or proximity to DC) is not a concern, why would you want to buy in Arlington?

Exactly this. I live in Arlington because my husband and I both commute to DC. You don't move to Arlington for the schools, you move to Arlington because you need to commute and the schools are good. You can get equally good (or better) schools AND a nicer house for the same price further out.

Which schools are good/better further out?

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia/rankings

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If commute (or proximity to DC) is not a concern, why would you want to buy in Arlington?

Exactly this. I live in Arlington because my husband and I both commute to DC. You don't move to Arlington for the schools, you move to Arlington because you need to commute and the schools are good. You can get equally good (or better) schools AND a nicer house for the same price further out.

Which schools are good/better further out?

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia/rankings

was hoping for some real feedback to this question - not a published ranking link

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If commute (or proximity to DC) is not a concern, why would you want to buy in Arlington?

Exactly this. I live in Arlington because my husband and I both commute to DC. You don't move to Arlington for the schools, you move to Arlington because you need to commute and the schools are good. You can get equally good (or better) schools AND a nicer house for the same price further out.

Which schools are good/better further out?

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia/rankings

was hoping for some real feedback to this question - not a published ranking link

The rankings correspond to what everyone already knows - there are better schools in NoVa than can be found in APS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If commute (or proximity to DC) is not a concern, why would you want to buy in Arlington?

Exactly this. I live in Arlington because my husband and I both commute to DC. You don't move to Arlington for the schools, you move to Arlington because you need to commute and the schools are good. You can get equally good (or better) schools AND a nicer house for the same price further out.

Which schools are good/better further out?

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia/rankings

was hoping for some real feedback to this question - not a published ranking link

I live in Arlington, but teach at Marshall in FCPS and I would not hesitate to send my kids there if I wanted to live further out (not that it is that much further than Arlington).