2025 Compare Cities Education:
Monroe, NC vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 39.3% more per student than Monroe.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.6% lower in Omaha than in Monroe. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 10.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Monroe
 Monroe, NCOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,153  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.72  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  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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