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Wallingford School District

Connecticut · Public School District
12
Schools
5,193
Students
$27,210
Per-Pupil Spend
+90% nat'l
32.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
96.1%
Graduation Rate
+9.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wallingford School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 5,193 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,210 is above average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cook Hill SchoolPK–02377
Evarts C. Stevens SchoolPK–02315
Highland SchoolPK–02294
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville03–05283
Moses Y. Beach SchoolPK–02332
Parker Farms School03–05226
Pond Hill School03–05257
Rock Hill School03–05303
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School06–08579
James H. Moran Middle School06–08575
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lyman Hall High School09–12930
Mark T. Sheehan High School09–12722
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,210+90% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
63%
State
30.8%
Local (property tax)
62.6%
Federal
6.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
5,193
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.1%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.1% graduation rate — 9.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $27,210 per pupil — 90% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wallingford School District?
Wallingford School District has 12 public schools, serving a total of 5,193 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wallingford School District?
The graduation rate is 96.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wallingford School District spend per student?
Wallingford School District spends $27,210 per pupil — 90% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wallingford School District?
32% of students in Wallingford School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wallingford School District?
No, Wallingford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wallingford School District serve?
Wallingford School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wallingford School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wallingford School District is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.