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Gainesville, GA vs Lincoln, NE

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Highlights
- Lincoln spends 11.3% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.0% lower in Lincoln than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lincoln had 22.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, GALincoln, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,041$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,001  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,631$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.59  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5624573
 Students per Counselor521  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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Reviews for Lincoln    67 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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