2026 Compare Cities Education:
Benson, AZ vs Riverton, WY

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Highlights
- Riverton spends 125.7% more per student than Benson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.6% lower in Riverton than in Benson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Riverton had 6.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Benson
 Benson, AZRiverton, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,347$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,247  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,829$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2794573
 Students per Counselor485  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

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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Over 10 years ago

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

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Reviews for Riverton    2 Reviews

The City of Riverton has some significant issues to contend with. There is a high property crime issue due to proximity to the Wind River Reservation. There is an  More

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problems that affect quality of life. There are a lot of hidden costs to living in Riverton as well as much of Wyoming. This is especially true when it comes to auto  More

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