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Omaha, NE vs Norfolk, VA

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Highlights
- Norfolk spends 11.6% less per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.8% lower in Norfolk than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Norfolk had 1.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha

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 Omaha, NENorfolk, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,596$12,905$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673$12,354$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,312$7,401$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1213.4916.23
 Students per Librarian4155504573
 Students per Counselor372316530
 Grade School Educ.4.8%3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%8.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.3%88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%24.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%31.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.1%8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 1 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 6 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total
ZIPS IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
23503, 23518, 23513, 23505, 23504, 23508, 23502, 23511, 23509, 23523, 14 total

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