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Palacios, TX vs Benson, AZ

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Highlights
- Benson spends 55.8% less per student than Palacios.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.5% higher in Benson than in Palacios. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Benson had 29.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Palacios
 Palacios, TXBenson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,018  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor370  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Palacios    1 Reviews

Thee Great Escape Hatch. Does the idea of a sleepy fishing village on the coast where there isn't a mash of tourists sound appealing? Did you know this area has the  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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