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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Spearfish, SD vs Benson, AZ

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- Benson spends 3.9% less per student than Spearfish.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 47.6% higher in Benson than in Spearfish. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Benson had 7.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spearfish
 Spearfish, SDBenson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,435  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor323  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Spearfish    4 Reviews
LCM · Sioux Falls, SD
No Jobs/low wages But...Beautiful & safe!
Over 14 years ago

I've been in the black Hills since 1994 and,recently moved to the east side of the state, Sioux Falls to be exact. Spearfish, is a very nice & beautiful community but,  More

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Michelle · Rapid City, SD
Summers are great
Over 18 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Ben · Spearfish, SD
Lovely but expensive
Over 18 years ago

Spearfish is beautiful but there is very little job opportunity. As a result those people who want to advance in their career should avoid Spearfish. On the other hand  More

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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews
Julia · Benson, AZ
Culture/recreation
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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Julia · Benson, AZ
Beliefs
Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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