2025 Compare Cities Education:
Omaha, NE vs Foley, AL

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Highlights
- Foley spends 11.0% less per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.3% higher in Foley than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Foley had 2.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha
 Omaha, NEFoley, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,183$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor372  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
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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Reviews for Foley    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for a little over a year. I had imagined this would be a small town with some sense of community, but it seems entirely geared toward becoming a second  More

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My husband and I have lived here for over a year and it is hands down my least favorite place I’ve ever lived. We are prior military and have lived in many incredible  More

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Lovely place to live for retirees however traffic is getting bad as it is quickly turning into quite a tourist destination. The city has a darling downtown area as well  More

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