Payson Cusd 1 School District
School District · Payson, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,858
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,858
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Payson Cusd 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Payson Cusd 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Seymour High School
Payson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Seymour Elementary School
Payson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#599 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,858
$3,832 vs Illinois median
District size
479 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Payson Cusd 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seymour High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Seymour Elementary School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Payson Cusd 1
Payson Cusd 1 is a Payson, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 479 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $12,858 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Payson Cusd 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Seymour High School, which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Payson Cusd 1 students show an average math proficiency of 40.5% and ELA proficiency of 41.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Payson Cusd 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Payson Cusd 1 with test data.
Schools in Payson Cusd 1
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Payson
- Total Enrollment
- 479
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Payson Cusd 1?
Payson Cusd 1 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Payson Cusd 1?
The average composite rating for Payson Cusd 1 is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Payson Cusd 1?
Payson Cusd 1 spends $12,858 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Payson Cusd 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Payson Cusd 1 is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Payson Cusd 1?
Seymour High School is the highest-rated school in Payson Cusd 1 with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Payson Cusd 1?
Across schools in Payson Cusd 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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