2025 Compare Cities Education:
Omaha, NE vs Silver Spring, MD

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Highlights
- Silver Spring spends 35.2% more per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.9% lower in Silver Spring than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Silver Spring had 3.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha
 Omaha, NESilver Spring, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,736$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,703$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4904573
 Students per Counselor372  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.1%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 Silver Spring    18 Reviews

Growing up in Silver Spring, my family and I have been residents for the better part of 25 years. Although some of the development has been great (Discovery Channel, new  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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