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[quote=Anonymous]Depends on what you are seeking in a middle school.

Franklin is what I would consider a normal, high quality, nurturing environment whose students feed into Chantilly HS which is also high quality. About half the students at Franklin also feed into Oakton HS, also good quality students and parents that are supportive in the middle school environment. Kids who are well rounded, studious, sporty. There is a decent after school program, supportive PTA, and lacks the intense focus of kids wanting TJ. Homework is manageable and kids are well prepared for high school.

Carson is the AAP center so some families in Franklin boundary elect this school for middle school. The environment is very high quality, but also a bit more intense as this school is a large feeder school for TJ so it is sought out with this in mind. The school is crowded and over-capacity, but very strong and supportive PTA. Many after school programs very competitive to get in due to reputation and past success in competitions. Carson students who are Franklin boundary feed into Chantilly HS if they do not attend TJ so neighborhood kids end up back together in HS.

Lived in the area for 20+ years before Carson was built and AAP craze kicked in within the last 10 years. Western Fairfax demographics have changed as a result with increased Asian population (35-40%) and you will see this reflected in the neighborhoods and schools. If you want the AAP craze, then choose Carson. If you want the normal environment, choose Franklin. Middle school is only 2 years and then evens out in High School where everyone has equal choice of courses.
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