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Omaha, NE vs Huntington, WV

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Highlights
- Huntington spends 2.5% less per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.0% lower in Huntington than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Huntington had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha
 Omaha, NEHuntington, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,238$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,214$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19454573
 Students per Counselor372  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%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 Huntington    21 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Huntington most of my life. Yes, there have been many changes over the years, not all good, but it is a great place to live. Huntington won the best small  More

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Over 4 years ago

Could be worse - drug issues, no good jobs, lots of crime, but nice outside activities. Locals don't like anyone moving here and taking a job - I can say that! Glad I  More

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I've lived here since about 2012. I moved in from a surrounding small suburb called Shoals Manor where I lived for almost 10 years. I lived in Huntington for a few years  More

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