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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Let’s look at results. Of the top 10 schools in VA, eight are in FCPS and only one is in LCPS.  Given HHIs in Loudoun, LCPS under-performs.

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

Not really. FCPS has twice as many HS as Loudoun, and all of the schools ranked high on the list are from the most affluent areas in all of Virginia.

Kinda silly anyway, because the discussion was about elementary school gifted programs.  :lol: [/quote]

Those school rankings are based on factors that are heavily influenced by household income. As was pointed out, the wealthiest areas in VA are in FCPS. The same holds for MCPS in MD. LCPS serve rural areas in western Loudoun. Factors like graduation rates and AP exam numbers just won't be the same as wealthier areas. Really, though, that has nothing to do with the quality of education available. If anything, it just means that there is more competition in FCPS. Maybe that pushes and motivates some kids, maybe that's a bad environment for others. It definitely makes it harder to stand out for college applications.[/quote]

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