| Index | Benson | Minnesota | National |
| Average Test Scores | 43% | 52% | 49% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 5 | 2,224 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 477 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 140 | 7,963 |
| Index | Benson | Minnesota | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 85.9% | 90.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 83.4% | 89.5% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 53.0% | 66.9% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 31.8% | 45.2% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 17.5% | 34.2% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 5.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.0% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 5 public schools, 1 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Benson. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Benson, MN schools is 43%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Benson, MN, an average of 85.9% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 83.4% have completed high school.
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Hancock, MN | 757 | 63% | 29% |
| Murdock, MN | 308 | 58% | 18% |
| Kerkhoven, MN | 761 | 50% | 1% |
| Benson, MN | 3,130 | 43% | 13% |
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Trafford, PA | 3,130 | 59% | 20% |
| Navy Yard City, WA | 3,131 | 39% | 21% |
| Hilliard, FL | 3,131 | 67% | 36% |
| Cherry Valley, IL | 3,129 | 30% | 40% |
| Portageville, MO | 3,131 | 47% | 4% |
| Benson, MN | 3,130 | 43% | 13% |
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