For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,656 students in Wallingford, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Wallingford, CT are Mark T. Sheehan High School and Lyman Hall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallingford, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Wallingford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Wallingford, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mark T. Sheehan High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Wallingford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark T. Sheehan High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
142 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5900
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 724 students
Rank: #22.
Lyman Hall High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Wallingford, Connecticut ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A.r.t.s. Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Education Enhancement Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
142 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3905
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3905
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Harvest Park (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
415 Church Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Grades: 3-5
| 6 students
Multi-vocational Life Skills Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Grades: 12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wallingford, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Wallingford, CT include Mark T. Sheehan High School and Lyman Hall High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wallingford?
2 public high schools are located in Wallingford.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallingford?
Wallingford public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wallingford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wallingford include: Mark T. Sheehan High School vs. Lyman Hall High School, Lyman Hall High School vs. Mark T. Sheehan High School
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