For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 229 students in Payson, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Payson, IL is Seymour High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payson, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Payson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Payson, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seymour High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Payson, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seymour High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 W Brainard St
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3355
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3355
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Payson, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Payson, IL include Seymour High School.
How many public high schools are located in Payson?
1 public high schools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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