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Benton, IL vs Paris, IL

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- Paris spends 7.4% more per student than Benton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.8% higher in Paris than in Benton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Paris had 5.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Benton
 Benton, ILParis, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,081$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,030  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,884$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock67284573
 Students per Counselor1064  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Benton    1 Reviews
diane · Benton, IL
Benton in nice for retired couples.
Over 19 years ago

Benton is a small rural town. for the most part it is friendly, morally sound and crime and housing cost are low. Alot of people who live here are retired. The  More

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julia · Paris, IL
cheap housing in small town
Over 16 years ago

paris is a small town with small town values. very family oriented . hames can be purchased for 10,000 here. fixers, for sure but livable. i love it  More

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