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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We just moved to the area and my children will be attending the WJ cluster this fall. Since we're new, I don't claim to have first hand knowledge. However, here are so things I've read/been told:

Whitman is the most expensive area overall. I believe it has the highest test scores. It is very highly regarded, although some people say the high school can be a bit of a pressure cooker due to so many high achieving, affluent families.

BCC has a well regarded IB program. Scores are excellent, but not quite as high as Whitman. It has a more racially/ethnically diverse study body than Whitman. I've also been told there is a high percentage of international families at BCC, lending an interesting, more cosmopolitan atmosphere. BCC is located downtown, so it's a slightly more "urban" vibe than either WHitman or WJ.

WJ draws from a somewhat more economically diverse pool than does Whitman. It is in the suburbs, farther out, just past the beltway. It is known for having a very good theater and music program, I believe. Some say it's less of a pressure cooker than Whitman.

Again, I am new here and cannot vouch for these stereotypes. I just pass them along for what they are worth. It's my understanding that all three school clusters are excellent. I was told by many that I couldn't go wrong finding a house in any of these clusters. Perhaps others with experience will offer additional insights? Good luck.[/quote]

Any of those schools will be just fine.  You might have Whitman and Churchill types looking down their noses at you if you go elsewhere but overall any of the four schools are great.[/quote]

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