2026 Compare Cities Education:
Balch Springs, TX vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 10.8% more per student than Balch Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.7% higher in Omaha than in Balch Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 33.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Balch Springs
 Balch Springs, TXOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,291  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.17.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.6.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Balch Springs    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived here 14 yrs. It's now the Drug Capital n homeless people than  More

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Over 12 years ago

OMG.... that's soo true .... I get arrested for move a Orange Cone 6" (inches) to avoid a accident with it.... THE GARLAND TEXAS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS THE MOST IGNORANT  More

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Over 17 years ago

Climate: Hot in summer, mild winters, lots of allergens from trees, grass, and  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 3 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 3 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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