Total enrollment
449
-108 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Payson
Illinois · Public K-12
Payson runs 2 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 449 (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Payson
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 233 |
| Seymour High School | High | 07-12 | 216 |
About Payson
Across Payson, Illinois, 2 public schools instructs about 449 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Payson is around 225 students, 53% lower than the Illinois average of about 480.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 19%: 557 students in SY 2017-18 versus 449 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 95% to 92%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Payson discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.