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The Dalles, OR vs Benson, AZ

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- Benson spends 33.1% less per student than The Dalles.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.2% higher in Benson than in The Dalles. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Benson had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to The Dalles
 The Dalles, ORBenson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,841  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor305  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for The Dalles    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

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Over 6 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  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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