2026 Compare Cities Education:
Sweetwater, TX vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 8.4% less per student than Sweetwater.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 62.7% lower in Omaha than in Sweetwater. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 13.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sweetwater
 Sweetwater, TXOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio40.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor483  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Sweetwater    3 Reviews

I've lived in the area in or around Sweetwater for a number of years, having come from the east coast. Fewer people per square mile than back there for sure is what is  More

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Sweetwater is a simple small city. I like Sweetwater because of its affordability, friendly citizens, no traffic and good climate. The housing costsare very low; for  More

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I would never live there again under any circumstances. Smart aleck punks in the public schools (bullying etc). No jobs, low wages, real redneck mentality, (look down  More

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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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