Cheshire High School vs Mark T. Sheehan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheshire High School
Cheshire · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,208 students
Mark T. Sheehan High School
Wallingford · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students
| Measure | Cheshire High School Cheshire, Connecticut | Mark T. Sheehan High School Wallingford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 180 | #75 of 180 |
| National rank | #557 of 16,910 | #3102 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,208 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| city | Cheshire | Wallingford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheshire High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 70.8).
- •Cheshire High School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Cheshire High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Cheshire High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 31.5%).
- •Mark T. Sheehan High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.6).
- •Cheshire High School is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 673.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheshire High School better than Mark T. Sheehan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cheshire High School ranks higher (85.9 vs 70.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cheshire High School and Mark T. Sheehan High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Wallingford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheshire High School: 1,208. Mark T. Sheehan High School: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheshire High School and Mark T. Sheehan High School rank in Connecticut?
Cheshire High School is 23rd of 180 and Mark T. Sheehan High School is 75th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).