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Hurricane, UT vs Benson, AZ

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Highlights
- Benson spends 23.0% more per student than Hurricane.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.7% lower in Benson than in Hurricane. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Benson had 6.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hurricane
 Hurricane, UTBenson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,141  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor456  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Hurricane    5 Reviews

Lived here almost 10 years in retirement. Definitely not what it was 10 years ago. I knew the population would increase, that’s inevitable but it doesn’t have a small  More

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Over 8 years ago

Crime on the rise. Drug trafficking, children trafficking. You name it. Nevada & California people are here and house prices are rising, and so is crime. City counsel  More

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Over 15 years ago

This is a very nice small town with small town politics. A good place to retire, however DO NOT come here looking for work. There is not any. We have a quiet, clean  More

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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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