2026 Compare Cities Education:
Omaha, NE vs Portland, TN

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Highlights
- Portland spends 31.5% less per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.8% lower in Portland than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Portland had 6.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha
 Omaha, NEPortland, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,995$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,970$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4924573
 Students per Counselor372  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 3 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 3 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 Portland    2 Reviews

Cindy · 
Over 5 years ago

Moved here from California and absolutely love it here in Portland, TN. So quiet & peaceful. Definitely a country setting. The landscape is beautiful. I frequently see  More

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Over 19 years ago

I moved to Portland 15 years ago in order to educate my children at Highland Elementary and Highland Academy--private schools located in Portland. In the process, I  More

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