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Amherst, TX vs Benton, IL

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- Benton spends 1.7% less per student than Amherst.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.0% higher in Benton than in Amherst. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Benton had 17.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Amherst
 Amherst, TXBenton, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,974$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,952  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,131$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor295  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.6.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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diane · Benton, IL
Benton in nice for retired couples.
Over 20 years ago

Benton is a small rural town. for the most part it is friendly, morally sound and crime and housing cost are low. Alot of people who live here are retired. The  More

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