Best Public High Schools in Payson, IL (2025-26)

Best Payson Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and 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 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Seymour High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
:

Bottom 50%

420 W Brainard St
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3355

Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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).