For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 216 students in Payson, IL.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Payson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Payson, IL (2026-27)
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 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Payson, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Payson, IL include Seymour High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Payson?
1 public middle schools are located in Payson.
What is the racial composition of students in Payson?
Payson public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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