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Benson, AZ vs Wichita, KS

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Highlights
- Wichita spends 30.0% more per student than Benson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.4% lower in Wichita than in Benson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wichita had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Benson
 Benson, AZWichita, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,247  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,818$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor485  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 Wichita    58 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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I grew up there. Here's the good, bad and ugly. First the bad- the worst thing about this place is the weather. It absolutely sucks all year. It's windy and freezing all  More

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