Dag Hammarskjold Middle School vs Lyman Hall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 378 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
Wallingford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Lyman Hall High School
Wallingford · Public high · Grades 9–12
936 students
| Measure | Dag Hammarskjold Middle School Wallingford, Connecticut | Lyman Hall High School Wallingford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 178 | #83 of 180 |
| National rank | #5564 of 15,369 | #3849 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 593 | 936 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| city | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyman Hall High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 59.6).
- •Lyman Hall High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Lyman Hall High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Dag Hammarskjold Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 35.8%).
- •Lyman Hall High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.0).
- •Lyman Hall High School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 593.
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 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School better than Lyman Hall High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lyman Hall High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 59.6 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 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and Lyman Hall High School?
About 378 m in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School: 593. Lyman Hall High School: 936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and Lyman Hall High School rank in Connecticut?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is 115th of 178 and Lyman Hall High School is 83rd of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).