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Mena, AR vs Benson, AZ

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Highlights
- Benson spends 4.7% less per student than Mena.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 89.5% higher in Benson than in Mena. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Benson had 3.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mena
 Mena, ARBenson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,443  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor281  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Mena    4 Reviews

No jobs, nothing to do for retirees, nothing to do for teens or children. If you are not connected to local families you will never be accepted. Before even considering  More

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I grew up in Mena, AR and left there when I joined the Marine Corps. I never used drugs, most of the guys were active in sports and there were NO TEENS pregnant at the  More

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I read with astonishment the only review of Mena Arkansas, and I must disaggree. I moved here in 2005 from crowded and congested Florida and have never regretted the  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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