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2026 Compare Cities Education:
Belen, NM vs Benson, AZ

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- Benson spends 6.6% less per student than Belen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.0% higher in Benson than in Belen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Benson had 7.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Belen
 Belen, NMBenson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,119  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor398  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Ivan · Belen, NM
Belen is my world it should be yours too !
Over 6 years ago

I've lived here my entire life and I must say it's the only place I want to be my entire life as I am not exaggerating when I say that this place is heaven on Earth. The  More

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Julia · Benson, AZ
Culture/recreation
Over 10 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Julia · Benson, AZ
Beliefs
Over 10 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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