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Benson, AZ vs New River, AZ

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- New River spends 2.0% less per student than Benson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.4% lower in New River than in Benson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New River had 8.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Benson
 Benson, AZNew River, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,247  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor485  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews
Julia · Benson, AZ
Culture/recreation
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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Julia · Benson, AZ
Beliefs
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 New River    3 Reviews
Renee · New River, AZ
Clean air
Over 8 years ago

Air quality should be the most important part of where you decide to live. New River is smog  More

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LizDobbins  · New River, AZ
New River is a Beautiful Place to Live
Over 9 years ago

As New River resident and Realtor® for 14 years there are many reasons why I love calling New River home: the fresh air, the mountain views, the wildlife, the starry  More

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Glenn · Dania, FL
safe neighborhood
Over 12 years ago

thinking of moving and retiring in New River from  More

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