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Best Payson Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and 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)

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 | 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).