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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So it appears that people living in ‘great’ school districts are facing more competition and pressure because everyone has money and wants the same colleges and sports etc. If you go further away or to an ‘okay’ school district there will be less competition and less pressure.. big fish little pond.. 
So why do people keep moving to better/best school districts? Are they seeking competition? Or do they think that by being in a better school district will help them in some way? But clearly its harder for those kids who compete with others like them.[/quote]

When we moved to our county, we looked for the highly-rated high schools, and then we moved to the school zone with a very good but not "best" one. It was intentional. I asked around and did my research online as well, heard concerning things about the best public schools. I did not want my kids around crazy competitive parents, maximum stress and to not be able to do school sports due to strict selection. I am really happy we did this, as my kids are thriving, very good students, able to do two varsity sports each, and without intensity or a large contingent of annoying parents. There are still people who want to be the best or on top, but as a whole it's just not the culture of the school. People tend to be supportive and root for each other.[/quote]

"I am not competitive. I intentionally sent my kids to mediocre school so they can be #1"[/quote]

No, I sent them to a good school, and they are VERY far from #1![/quote]

Regardless, they are comparatively better than they would have been at a more competitive environment. It's probably a good idea but hardly shows you are not a competitive parent. [/quote]

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