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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Thank you for the links.  I didn't know these type of data existed.  [b]However, they are not comparable, and different, in a way that I suspect reflects the school.  [/b]Here are my observations, in case helpful to others:

GPA:
-- QO: If I read the table on top of p.2 to the left correctly - and I can't tell if I am -- 49% of the class of 2023 has a GPA between 3.51 - 4.00.  
-- WJ: doesn't give average or range of GPAs.  Instead it focuses on giving average and range of APs.

SATs and ACTs.
-- QO's gives average SATs, for both math and verbal.  For ACTs, gives average for composite.
-- WJ's: for SAT gives average for math, verbal and composite; for ACT, gives average by subjects and the composite.  WJ's SAT for math and verbal are ever so slightly higher; but same as QO for ACT composite.

APs:
-- WJ really shines here, listing various AP honors (eg: Scholar, with Distinction, etc.) and listing out each AP with scores and number of students that achieved each score.  
-- QO only gives total students tested, total number of tests, and %age that scored 3 or higher is 66% (but can't tell if this means %age of students or %age of tests taken.)

QO notes:
-- only 70% go onto 4 year college, and the remainder to 2 yr. colleges.  Although, with college costs as they are, and QO area not being as wealthy, perhaps families are strategizing by sending their kids to community colleges. I'm considering the same.
-- WJ has no data on %age going to 4yr vs. 2yr.

So if a kid scores "above average" in QO in terms of AP -- it'll be easier to -- and it'll stand out more.

But, ... despite assurances provided by some posters (and I appreciate it) I don't think my son would do the same at either school.  I think he'll need a strong culture of academics, or else will easily slide into not caring too much.

I went to one of the infamous NYC magnet schools.  Some teachers were good; some were bad; there weren't enough college counselors.  So, with parents who didn't know anything about the college landscape (except recognizing the name of Ivies), I relied on my peers, and the older students to guide me.  We amongst ourselves just shared a lot of information and tips.
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First, you analyzed the wrong links.
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/regulatoryaccountability/glance/currentyear/schools/04125.pdf
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/regulatoryaccountability/glance/currentyear/schools/04424.pdf

Here's a summary of how they stack up.
WJ	QO
67.1%	63.7%	Meeting UofM Entrance Req (e.g. "college ready")
<= 5%	<= 5%Dropout Rate
<= 3%	<= 3%	Suspension Rate
>=95%	91.7%	Graduation Rate
93.8%	91.2%	Attendance Rate
74.8%	57.0%	SAT Tested
1234	1120	SAT Avg
70.8%	55.3%	3+ AP or 4+ IB

Honestly, if you're that concerned about academics and shaving points; Poolesville, Whitman, Churchill, Wootton, RM, BCC, I'm pretty sure all have higher averages than either WJ or QO?[/quote]

This. I also agree with another poster who said that Wootton may be the way to go. OP- Wootton is known for its heavy emphasis on academics above all else. You may want to consider that. If you can afford WJ or QO, you can certainly afford Wootton.[/quote]

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