2025 Compare Cities Education:
Omaha, NE vs Morehead, KY

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Highlights
- Morehead spends 20.0% less per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.7% higher in Morehead than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morehead had 0.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha
 Omaha, NEMorehead, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,683$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,868$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8154573
 Students per Counselor372  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%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 Morehead    3 Reviews

I was born and raised in Morehead, KY. I’m 49 and have lived in Morehead the entire time. It is one of the most beautiful places with lots of nature to enjoy. Cave Run  More

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Morehead State University is the regional cultural anchor in Eastern KY. In addition to MSU, the KY Folk Art Center, Cave Run Lake, and the site of many regional  More

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Over 18 years ago

Morehead, Kentucky, is a wonderful place to live for me. It has the cozy, safe, friendly small-town atmosphere and is surrounded by forest. In minutes, I can be lakeside  More

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