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Best Schools in Payson, IL
Payson, IL has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,882 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Payson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Payson, IL
The top high schools in Payson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 140 Students
2. Quincy Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1924 Students
3. Seymour High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
Best Middle Schools in Payson, IL
The top middle schools in Payson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 160 Students
2. Quincy Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1348 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Payson, IL
The top elementary schools in Payson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 588 Students
2. Western Barry Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Cusd 12 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 229 Students
3. Seymour Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 270 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Payson, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Payson, IL has a total population of 1,650 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Payson, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Payson, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Payson, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Payson, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Payson, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Payson, IL
How many schools are in Payson, IL?
Payson, IL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,882 students in total.
How do schools in Payson perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Payson score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Payson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Payson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Payson
2 of 2 schools in Payson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Payson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.