Comparison: Jon's Creek vs Dunwoody (Atlanta, Sandy Springs: homes, elementary schools, subdivisions)

[jackienewjersey]

What area is nicer and wealthier, nice homes? Which one is more Jewish? Which one has better schools?
thanks everyone I am learning a lot about your area

[jxu66]

What area is nicer and wealthier, nice homes? Dunwoody
Which one is more Jewish? Dunwoody
Which one has better schools? Johns Creek

[SaraSatin]

Dunwoody is by far the most Jewish. Also, if you are concerned about schools there are a few Jewish day schools in the area. As well as the JCC being right there in Dunwoody. You can get a lot of information about synagogues and the Jewish day schools from www.ShalomAtlanta.org

[jackienewjersey]

thanks this is really helpful. From what I have read from the posts it seems as if these are the 2 nicest areas. i will look into them

[lastminutemom]

So funny, I should have looked before I posted on the other tnread.

I don't think it is as clear cut as jxu66 said

Dunwoody is actually in two counties -- DeKalb and Fulton.

On the DeKalb side, there are a few small (talking under 15 homes) uberrich subdivisions, a few more sort of nearly uberrich subdivisions and then mostly upper middle class. The schools are fine -- but not as strong as N. Fulton.

On the Fulton side, there are far more nice subdivisions (as measured by price) but the Sandy Springs schools are considered weaker than those further north in Fulton.

Many Jewish families in Dunwoody in both counties utilize private school, especially Jewish day schools. However, percentage wise, more Jewish families in DeKalb use the public elementary schools than do Fulton.

I think that North Fulton has plenty of really nice homes and subdivisions.

Most Jewish people -- Dunwoody for sure.