James H. Moran Middle School vs Mark T. Sheehan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 353 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James H. Moran Middle School
Wallingford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
Mark T. Sheehan High School
Wallingford · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students
| Measure | James H. Moran Middle School Wallingford, Connecticut | Mark T. Sheehan High School Wallingford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 178 | #75 of 180 |
| National rank | #3894 of 15,369 | #3102 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark T. Sheehan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 67.5).
- •Mark T. Sheehan High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Mark T. Sheehan High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Mark T. Sheehan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 34.7%).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.2).
- •Mark T. Sheehan High School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 531.
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 James H. Moran Middle School better than Mark T. Sheehan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mark T. Sheehan High School ranks higher (70.8 vs 67.5 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 James H. Moran Middle School and Mark T. Sheehan High School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James H. Moran Middle School: 531. Mark T. Sheehan High School: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James H. Moran Middle School and Mark T. Sheehan High School rank in Connecticut?
James H. Moran Middle School is 102nd of 178 and Mark T. Sheehan High School is 75th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).