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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]QO and Wootton are similar academically(both top ranked schools) and wealth-wise(look at the houses, cars, and home prices in either district) but the environment of the two is drastically different. While Wootton is known for being very competitive, academically inclined, and "toxic", QO is known for being more about school spirit and being well-rounded with top academics as well. It's all about the type of environment and community you want for DC![/quote]

Wootton/RM and QO are not similar academically. QO is very mediocre, too rah rah without much to rah rah about and there is far too much emphasis on sports. It reminds me of the public school back when I was growing up in a fly over state. The racial problems at the QO school are also a real issue, RM has much kinder students. Wootton and RM are nerdier. They  have far more international families than QO. I've also heard that Wootton is only competitive if you are academically competitive. If you aren't then its not an issue.

If your kids listen to NPR go to RM or Wootton. If your kids watch the Disney channel all day long go to QO.

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Everything is true except the part about academics being mediocre. I have plenty of friends who have sent their DCs there and some have gone to Ivies and other elite schools. Being ranked #5 in the state of Maryland and 243rd nationally and still having a relatively diverse student body clearly shows QO isn't "too rah rah". I would definitely send DC there any day. They happen to have excellent athletics as well and a great community as well. I honestly think Wootton parents are jealous of RM and QO because of how much of a community and how well-rounded they are and that they spent the extra money to buy an uglier house for "better" schools. DD goes to WJ, and I would send her to RM or QO but not Wootton, just because of how nasty I've heard it is and the lack of community that exists. Plus not to be rude but all the neighborhoods except Willows of Potomac and Fallsmead are so nasty imo. [/quote]

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