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As I speak with potential home buyers, the topic of schools inevitably comes up. I, too, faced this exact dilemma when I was looking for a home. I loved Highland Lakes, but I had three children and their futures to think about. My youngest ones were no problem at all, they would go to Mt. Laurel Elementary if I bought a house in Highland Lakes. I cannot say enough good things about the school and faculty. I doubt you would find many, if anyone, who would say anything negative.But I had a teenager to think about and I was torn as I had heard such amazing things about Oak Mountain. But, Highland Lakes does not fall into the district for Oak Mountain Schools. So I hit the pavement and visited both schools and talked to as many people as I could.While on paper Oak Mountain Middle School edges out Chelsea Middle School, I could not find one major detractor to not consider Chelsea. My wife and I talked long and hard; we weighed all the pros and cons. We figured that if we pushed our child to excel he would be successful wherever he went. You see, while the school does play some roll in your child's development it is ultimately up to the parents to drive the overall success of their child.I can say without a doubt that our son has settled well as he is being challenged and pushed to do well. The teachers and staff at Chelsea Middle School have been a dream to work with. I have no doubt that Chelsea Middle School is helping to set my son up for success in high school and beyond. I am also sure that Oak Mountain Middle school is as amazing as the reviews say. My point is don't let a report be your final deciding factor; explore all options and make a decision based on the whole picture.