With all it’s diversity, Herndon is quite segregated. Of course there is some mixing, but from what I have observed, and what my kids share, these are some groups:
1. Highly academic STEM kids: mostly Asian, some White, very few Blacks and Hispanics
2. Athletes: mostly white, mixed academic levels
3. Band kids: very mixed group. They seem to have fun together. Mixed academic levels
4. Drama kids: Mostly white, other groups mixed in
5. Hispanic group: Many still have a tough time integrating with other groups. Forced to leave school early to work/take care of siblings. Some have language barrier. Lower participattion in clubs or sports.
*AP students are sprinkled in all groups, mostly White and Asian.
My kids are not White, but play sports and have not had issues making friends.

One main complaint is the vaping in the bathrooms.

One plus: there seems to be more than enough parking for all.

Another plus: school is located in a neighborhood. Students can also walk to Downtown Herndon to get ice cream, pizza.

Anonymous wrote:My kids did private k-8. They are at Herndon High now and doing just fine. Not a lot of competition for spots on sports teams. They were able to try new ones. School is renovated and looks amazing. Cannot complain about teachers. They have been resonable. Must point out, my kids do all honors and many APs when possible (some 5s on AP exams). Oldest attending a top 20 university. They made a lot of friends, attend football / basketball games. They have friends that are not tippy-top students who are at CNU, JMU, GMU. Yes, there are many low income students and also wealthy kids. Good mix. It has been good exposure to the real world for my kiddos. Now, if they would only get their laundry done!

This was the experience of my nephews and nieces at Herndon. UVa Engineering , Carnegie Mellon (two) and Cornell. Herndon all did fine by them. My kids were zoned for Oakton and went to TJ. They would have done just as well at the base school, although Oakton's sports teams are harder to make.school is what you make it in FCPS.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here - I appreciate the recommendations for other pyramids, but surely you all must understand that someone that can afford Reston/Herndon isn't likely to be able to afford a home zoned for Langley?

Just go to redfin Reston and filter for 3 bedroom plus, minimum 2.5 baths, single family. Set list price at 1.1 m. Then remove map outlne and see what comes up as listed or pending. Obvously you haven't done that since some comp bed/bath properties zoned for Langley close or go under contract lower or slower than zoned for South Lakes.

Go ahead and post all those links for available homes that fit your search zoned for Langley. I'll wait here.

Here - $850K house in McLean in a great school district, zoned for Langley!

https://www.redfin.com/VA/McLean/1153-Colonial-Rd-22101/home/9392007

That's a townhouse, PP.

There may be a small section of Reston or Herdon zoned to Langley. The Langley boundary goes really far on the western side.

You can check the boundary maps online for your preferred schools and then shortlist based on house prices.

Anonymous wrote:I just saw a sign go up today in my neighborhood so I’m guessing it’s coming soon. Dayflower Ct. in Reston. Sunrise Valley, Hughes, South Lakes. Based on the last sale, it will likely go for $950K in a few days, but we love this neighborhood! Insane the price jump since we bought 5 years ago.

I grew up one street over… About 30 years ago.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here - I appreciate the recommendations for other pyramids, but surely you all must understand that someone that can afford Reston/Herndon isn't likely to be able to afford a home zoned for Langley?

Just go to redfin Reston and filter for 3 bedroom plus, minimum 2.5 baths, single family. Set list price at 1.1 m. Then remove map outlne and see what comes up as listed or pending. Obvously you haven't done that since some comp bed/bath properties zoned for Langley close or go under contract lower or slower than zoned for South Lakes.

Go ahead and post all those links for available homes that fit your search zoned for Langley. I'll wait here.

Here - $850K house in McLean in a great school district, zoned for Langley!

https://www.redfin.com/VA/McLean/1153-Colonial-Rd-22101/home/9392007

OP wants a single family home with a yard. So this will not work for them.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here - I appreciate the recommendations for other pyramids, but surely you all must understand that someone that can afford Reston/Herndon isn't likely to be able to afford a home zoned for Langley?

Just go to redfin Reston and filter for 3 bedroom plus, minimum 2.5 baths, single family. Set list price at 1.1 m. Then remove map outlne and see what comes up as listed or pending. Obvously you haven't done that since some comp bed/bath properties zoned for Langley close or go under contract lower or slower than zoned for South Lakes.

Go ahead and post all those links for available homes that fit your search zoned for Langley. I'll wait here.

Here - $850K house in McLean in a great school district, zoned for Langley!

https://www.redfin.com/VA/McLean/1153-Colonial-Rd-22101/home/9392007

Anonymous wrote:I would not move to Herndon with a regular kid. I would not move there with any kid if I had any other options. You don’t have to move to McLean but find something better than Herndon.

If you don’t have a kid at a Herndon school, please spare us your opinion.

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Anonymous wrote:I would not move to Herndon with a regular kid. I would not move there with any kid if I had any other options. You don’t have to move to McLean but find something better than Herndon.

What is a ‘regular’ kid?

I believe that theOP said that they think their child is not going to be taking a lot of Honors or AP classes so they will be in the regular classes.

Anonymous wrote:I would not move to Herndon with a regular kid. I would not move there with any kid if I had any other options. You don’t have to move to McLean but find something better than Herndon.

Here we go again. Worse, I bet this person fancies themselves as someone who cares about people and always votes for the Democratic Party.

Anonymous wrote:I would not move to Herndon with a regular kid. I would not move there with any kid if I had any other options. You don’t have to move to McLean but find something better than Herndon.

What is a ‘regular’ kid?

Anonymous wrote:I would not move to Herndon with a regular kid. I would not move there with any kid if I had any other options. You don’t have to move to McLean but find something better than Herndon.

Why?

I would not move to Herndon with a regular kid. I would not move there with any kid if I had any other options. You don’t have to move to McLean but find something better than Herndon.

Just go to Ashburn. You can find a bigger/newer house and the school won’t be bad.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here - I appreciate the recommendations for other pyramids, but surely you all must understand that someone that can afford Reston/Herndon isn't likely to be able to afford a home zoned for Langley?

Just go to redfin Reston and filter for 3 bedroom plus, minimum 2.5 baths, single family. Set list price at 1.1 m. Then remove map outlne and see what comes up as listed or pending. Obvously you haven't done that since some comp bed/bath properties zoned for Langley close or go under contract lower or slower than zoned for South Lakes.

Go ahead and post all those links for available homes that fit your search zoned for Langley. I'll wait here.