Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Omaha, NE vs. Lexington, KY

2024 Compare Cities Education:
Omaha, NE vs Lexington, KY

Change Cities
Highlights
- Lexington spends 2.6% more per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% lower in Lexington than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lexington had 2.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha

Education
 Omaha, NELexington, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,596$14,980$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673$13,138$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,312$8,210$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1213.4716.23
 Students per Librarian4156474573
 Students per Counselor372450530
 Grade School Educ.4.8%3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%4.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.3%92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%20.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%45.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.1%12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%4.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%3.4%1.5%

View More Data >

Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 1 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

   |    Reply

Over 1 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Omaha

Reviews for Lexington    62 Reviews

Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both  More

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

   |    Reply

I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here. #1 The Culture: They have none, it  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lexington

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Omaha, Nebraska Cost of Living vs Lexington, Kentucky Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total
ZIPS IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
40509, 40517, 40515, 40511, 40503, 40504, 40502, 40508, 40505, 40514, 14 total

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now