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Amarillo, TX vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 20.7% more per student than Amarillo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.0% higher in Omaha than in Amarillo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 5.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Amarillo

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 Amarillo, TXOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,088$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,403$11,673$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,864$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7515.1216.23
 Students per Librarian5844154573
 Students per Counselor358372530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%4.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.4%90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%22.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.6%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.3%38.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.5%9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%3.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%1.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 5 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 5 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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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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ZIPS IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
79109, 79107, 79106, 79118, 79110, 79108, 79119, 79103, 79102, 79124, 14 total
ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total

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