My middle school isn't even IN my hometown. My high school is, though. My college is in the southern half of the state, though considering CT is only an hour wide...
Nobody's ever heard of my hometown, either. I have to say that I'm close to Manchester, or Windsor Locks. or, if the person is particularly sheltered, I'm near the airport.
You're not the only one, trust me. I think my town is a village, because we're connected to other 'villages' of about the same size and relative importance.