2025 Compare Cities Education:
Benton, KY vs Kalispell, MT

Change Cities
Highlights
- Kalispell spends 7.2% more per student than Benton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.5% lower in Kalispell than in Benton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kalispell had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Benton
 Benton, KYKalispell, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,565  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4294573
 Students per Counselor285  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Benton    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

It seems like a nasty town ever since it decided to be a sundown town back in 1914. Pretty much speaks for itself.  More

   |    Reply

We were looking for a cute small town (pop. under 10,000), low crime, and moderate winters. By "cute" I mean that the Main Street has lots of locally owned small  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Marshall County is the best place in the world to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Benton

Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Kalispell


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.