Benton is not Little Rock
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9/11/2013
Benton is a great place to live and raise a family. Before you give the previous review too much credibility, you might want to consider another perspective. I've lived in Benton almost my entire life. The city has grown over 30% in the last 10 years. Our public schools are rated in the top 7% of all public schools nationally by US News and World Report. This is a direct result of the citizens investing over $30 million in renovations to their public schools. The city has also invested millions into road improvements and a Civic Center which is already sold out for the year and doesn't open the doors until October. We have one of the most active Chamber of Commerce organizations in the region and a strong business community that reflects suburban life. We are home to several Class 6A State Champion athletic teams and the Benton High School Cheerleaders just recently won the National Cheerleading Championship. Not exactly a "backward" community.
You will note the negative rankings on the city page for things like migraines and such. Those rankings are for Little Rock, not Benton, and should be associated with the page on our city. Benton is a great community and a place you should visit.
Terry | Benton, AR