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Hanford, CA vs Benson, AZ

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Highlights
- Benson spends 31.8% less per student than Hanford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.1% lower in Benson than in Hanford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Benson had 8.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hanford
 Hanford, CABenson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,825  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.75  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor557  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Hanford    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hanford is a beautiful little town to live in. The only exception is the air quality that is usually poor during 70 percent of the year. The additional spring and summer  More

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Over 20 years ago

A nice clean town. Moved here from Panama City, FL. The atmosphere in Hanford is a lot nicer than it was  More

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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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