Highland School vs Mark T. Sheehan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 433 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
292 students
Mark T. Sheehan High School
Wallingford · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students
| Measure | Highland School Wallingford, Connecticut | Mark T. Sheehan High School Wallingford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #185 of 596 | #75 of 180 |
| National rank | #4773 of 50,301 | #3102 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 292 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 70.8).
- •Highland School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 31.5%).
- •Mark T. Sheehan High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •Mark T. Sheehan High School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 292.
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 Highland School better than Mark T. Sheehan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland School ranks higher (80.4 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 Highland School and Mark T. Sheehan High School?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland School: 292. Mark T. Sheehan High School: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland School and Mark T. Sheehan High School rank in Connecticut?
Highland School is 185th of 596 and Mark T. Sheehan High School is 75th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).