For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 223 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 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Payson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Payson, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seymour High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Payson, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seymour High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 W Brainard St
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3355
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3355
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
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 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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