- United Twp High School — Grades 9–12 · 1862 students
- Alden-Hampton Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 99 students
- Alden-Hampton High School — Grades 9–12 · 112 students
Zip code 61256 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.
| GRADES | DISTRICT | RATING |
|---|---|---|
| K–8 Elementary | Hampton School District 29 239 students · 1 school | Not rated |
| 9–12 Secondary | United Township High School District 30 1,789 students · 1 school | 2/10 |
The elementary district is shown as not rated because our rating set was built per zip code from a single district, so elementary districts in split areas were never scored. We would rather show no rating than a borrowed one.
| Metric | United Township High School District 30 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 438 | 3,700 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $17,000/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Township High School District 30 (this district) | NR | — | 438 |
| Harvard Community Unit School District 50 | 1/10 | 5th | 2,510 |
| North Shore School District 112 / Highland Park High School District 113 | NR | — | 3,222 |
| Warren Township High School District 121 | 9/10 | 83rd | 3,758 |
About United Township High School District 30
United Township High School District 30 is the public school district assigned to zip code 61256 in Hampton, Illinois. Serving students from K–12, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 61256. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, United Township High School District 30 spends approximately $17,000 per student per year, placing it near the Illinois state average of approximately $17,000 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 1 schools serving grades K–12, United Township High School District 30 qualifies as a small, community-focused district serving students from K–12. The district enrolls approximately 1,789 students in total. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
United Township High School District 30 does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It serves only high school grades, and our ratings are built from state assessment results in grades 3–8, so there is no comparable proficiency measure for a district that does not enroll those grades.
An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for United Township High School District 30. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making an enrollment or housing decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 61256
Children in zip code 61256 are assigned to United Township High School District 30 for public school enrollment, covering grades K–12. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 61256, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact United Township High School District 30 at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Illinois districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Hampton
For families considering a purchase in the Hampton area, district assignment matters financially. Because United Township High School District 30 serves zip code 61256, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 61256. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Illinois, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support United Township High School District 30 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 61256.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with United Township High School District 30 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 61256 data.