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Seymour High School
PublicHighGrades 7–12
420 W Brainard St, Payson, IL 62360 · (217) 656-3355 · Part of Payson Community Unit School District 1
Students
216
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
49%
Setting
Rural
Grades
7–12
What stands out about Seymour High School
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 12.9% since 2020
On the path
Where Burton kids come from and go next.
PK–6Seymour Elementary Schoolin Payson
7–12Seymour High SchoolYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
420 W Brainard St, Payson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 732
Grade 834
Grade 937
Grade 1035
Grade 1137
Grade 1241
Enrollment over time
248’20
236’21
223’22
229’23
216’24
Down 12.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 92%Two or more races 6%Black 2%Hispanic <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.