Payson-Seymour High School is a rural high school in Payson, Adams County, Illinois. The ethnicity of the student population is 98% White, non-Hispanic and 2% two or more races.
Serving 229 students in grades 7-12, Seymour High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour High School's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Seymour High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2268 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour High School's ranking?
Seymour High School is ranked #2268 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Seymour High School often compared to?
Seymour High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Unity High School, Quincy Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seymour High School?
The graduation rate of Seymour High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Seymour High School?
229 students attend Seymour High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Seymour High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour High School?
Seymour High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seymour High School offer ?
Seymour High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Seymour High School part of?
Seymour High School is part of Payson CUSD 1 School District.
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