2025 Compare Cities Education:
Decatur, GA vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 1.7% more per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.2% higher in Omaha than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 5.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 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 2 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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