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

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Highlights
- Gainesville spends 19.7% less per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.5% lower in Gainesville than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 16.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha
 Omaha, NEGainesville, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,714$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,751$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4284573
 Students per Counselor372  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock16.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%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 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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