Anonymous wrote:OP, are you targeting Longfellow, Carson, and Rocky Run because you're already trying to maximize your son's chances of getting into TJ for high school? There are a lot of decent middle schools in FCPS, so it seems weird to fixate on those three unless you want to be in a TJ-feeder.

I agree. For example, compare the Great Schools ratings of Rocky Run, Franklin, and Carson, as well as their test scores. Then take into consideration that Frankkin has far fewer AAP students, but still had equivalent, if not higher on some tests, scores to Rocky Run and Carson. That's also the case at some other schools across the county. I'd consider some of those schools to be far more than just decent.

OP, If you are renting, you can move if you don't love the school situation.

Here's a tip when looking for an apt around here: be sure and drive there during rush hour from workplace. What you think is less than an hour may be longer. Also, look on a Saturday, as well, when people are home. That gives you a feel for other kids around you.

But not the Western portion of Langley (if you're trying to be "safe")