- Hononegah CHD High School — 4.5 mi · Grades 9–12 · 1,814 students
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Zip code 61080 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 | Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 773 students · 2 schools | Not rated |
| 9–12 Secondary | Hononegah Community High School District 207 1,891 students · 1 school | 10/10 |
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 | Hononegah Community High School District 207 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 1,891 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $19,130/yr | $17,619/yr | ≈ Near avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 10/10 — Excellent | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hononegah Community High School District 207 (this district) | 10/10 | 93rd | 1,891 |
| Belvidere Consolidated Unit School District 100 | 3/10 | 21st | 7,558 |
| Harlem Unit School District 122 | 3/10 | 26th | 6,178 |
| North Boone Community Unit School District 200 | 6/10 | 56th | 1,531 |
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Ranked against 445 rated districts in IL → 93rd percentile → 10/10.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts, 2017–18 school year (most recent available for this district). Full methodology →
About Hononegah Community High School District 207
Hononegah Community High School District 207 is the public school district assigned to zip code 61080 in South Beloit, Illinois. Serving students from 9th – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 61080. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Understanding the 10/10 Rating
Hononegah Community High School District 207 has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 10/10, placing it in the top-tier tier. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection (2017–18 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Illinois is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Hononegah Community High School District 207 ranks among the highest-performing public school districts in Illinois on state assessments, with reading and math proficiency rates in roughly the top 10–20% statewide. Homes in and around zip code 61080 often carry a measurable premium relative to neighboring areas served by lower-rated districts. Families moving here for academic strength will find a district whose students test well above the state norm. Even within top-rated districts, individual school performance varies — confirm your specific school assignments directly with the district.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 61080
Children in zip code 61080 are assigned to Hononegah Community High School District 207 for public school enrollment, covering grades 9th – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 61080, 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 Hononegah Community High School District 207 at (815)624-5010 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. 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 South Beloit
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Hononegah Community High School District 207 serves zip code 61080, homes in and around zip code 61080 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. 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 Hononegah Community High School District 207 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 61080.
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 and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Hononegah Community High School District 207 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 61080 data.