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Benson, AZ vs Hobbs, NM

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Highlights
- Hobbs spends 10.6% more per student than Benson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.5% lower in Hobbs than in Benson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hobbs had 11.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Benson
 Benson, AZHobbs, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,926$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,247  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,886$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock36994573
 Students per Counselor485  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock77.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 9 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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Over 9 years ago

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

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Reviews for Hobbs    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

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Over 15 years ago

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  More

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