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I'm sorry - you're right, there is no old Carrboro High. What I meant is I've heard that being zoned into Carrboro High is now reportedly preferable to being zoned into the previous Carrboro high school (which is Chapel Hill high, now the oldest of the 3 HS's). This is second hand information being related to me by RE agents, and it may just reflect the age of facilities. I can't speak to quality of the school, etc. as kids are a few years away from HS.
I would be interested in informed opinions about the validity of this claim - what do local experts say?
I'd say drive around and visit, one or two of them with resonate with you and your family. I live in an older neighborhood, have almost an acre within the city limits, access to a neighborhood lake, great neighborhood gatherings. I love it, and my kid is at East Chapel Hill High, it's competitive, but she's holding her own. I have friends in the newer communities, and they love that lifestyle, there's a gut instinct you shouldn't underestimate, if you believe you'll be happy somewhere, you'll try to be. Good luck.
I'm guessing you asked about Ironwood because you've seen a house you liked there. It's a very nice neighborhood and I wouldn't hesitate to check it out.
Carrboro High is a great new bldg. Their scores are not quite as high as Chapel Hill High or East but still well above state average. It wouldn't bother me at all for my kids to go to any of the CHCCS high schools.
What I meant is I've heard that being zoned into Carrboro High is now reportedly preferable to being zoned into the previous Carrboro high school (which is Chapel Hill high, now the oldest of the 3 HS's).
I think you're right - at least for the traditional Carrboro types. Carrboro High reflects that community/culture better than the other two high schools. I think all three high schools are excellent - the differences reflect the different pools of students they each pull from as much as anything.
Thank you all, this discussion has being extremely helpful!
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