2026 Compare Cities Education:
Lake Jackson, TX vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 2.2% less per student than Lake Jackson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.5% higher in Omaha than in Lake Jackson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 3.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lake Jackson
 Lake Jackson, TXOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,822  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor393  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Lake Jackson    2 Reviews

Lake Jackson is a really nice place to raise a family. The schools are great in this part of the Brazosport area school district. The town has a lot of white collar  More

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Lake Jackson is an okayish place to grow up, but it is absolutely deadly for an adult. There's nothing there except chemical companies, cattle, and prison farms.   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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