Hesitant homebuyer

I'm dealing with a tremendous amount of stress right now trying to buy a house. I finally found a house I really like in Eaglewood, but I'm not familiar with the area. I keep hearing these horror stories and I'm getting very nervous about making this purchase. I have an 8 year old son that would end up at Hodges Bend Middle School and I'm scared to send him there from all I've been hearing. Right now, we are living in Stafford and I love it! My son loves the school and I feel comfortable with him there. The reason why I'm wanting to move is to get into a bigger house. There aren't very many houses to choose from in Stafford right now, so I decided to widen my options and here I am getting ready to get this house and keep hearing bad about the neighborhood and schools. Do you have any advice for me please?????? I'm scared to death and I don't want to compromise my sons education. He means the world to me! However, I don't want to not get the house just because of rumors that may not even be true. Any information you might have would be very helpful!