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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're looking at homes that feed to these schools and I'm wondering how they compare. I think they are all great schools, but I'd like to know some details behind the statistics. For instance, Woodson has better test scores - is it way more competitive than LB and WS? That scares me a bit. Is LB just too big? Are any known for particularly good programs? I've heard LB has a fantastic music program, what about the others? For the DC area, we don't make a ton of money (about $120,000 HHI) - are our kids going to be totally out of place at any of these schools?

Thanks for any and all info! I wish I had a crystal ball to tell me which school would end up working best for my sons![/quote]

I agree with the previous posters, the three schools are pretty comparable. Woodson's better test scores has more to do with the way the school district boundary lines are drawn, I don't think it is a pressure cooker or anything. Are sports a priority for your sons?  I think LB is known for having a pretty successful sports program overall, on the other hand it is also the largest and your sons may have an easier time getting onto the teams at the other schools.  We live in the Woodson district on your income, have friends in both WS and LB, all in the same income range- so no worries there about not fitting in.[/quote]

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